Five-piece tea service in silver 925 thousandths with guilloché decoration, friezes of pearls, palmettes, acanthus leaves and pine cones including : - Two teapots. - One milk jug. - One sugar pot. - An oval tray. The sides and center of the tray monogrammed TG. Minerve hallmark. Master goldsmith's hallmark (P - Pique - Q). Tray dimensions: 39.5 x 64 cm Height of teapots: 20cm - 25 cm Height of sugar pot: 17 cm Height of milk jug: 12 cm Total weight: 4396.00g (Slight dents, restoration).

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