Antique French Ercuis Silver Plate Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl, 1872

Description

Antique French
Ercuis
Silver Plate Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl, 1872
T
his elegant French 19th century
Ercuis
silverplated
set includes a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. The upper edges of each are ornamented with rows of beading and the feet are crafted with acanthus leaves surrounding medallions. The finial of the sugar bowl is in the shape of a seedpod.  A lovely flower shaped attachment connects the handle of the pitcher to the body while the handles of the sugar bowl are crafted in the shape of branches with beads and leaves. The bottom of each piece bears the makers’ marks of the
Orfèvrerie
Ercuis
, silver manufacturing company created in 1867 in the village of
Ercuis
, north of Paris: the name “
Ercuis
” written in block letters and the initials “O.E.” (
Orfèvrerie
Ercuis
) surrounding the images of a centaur. The bottoms are numbered,“
72
”, indicating the year of production. They are also marked with the silver content, “
12
”, for the sugar bowl and, “
6
”, for the cream pitcher. These two pieces are in excellent condition with the exception of faint scratches and a few tiny dark spots of corrosion, all due to great age and normal use. This beautiful set will add an elegant “French” touch to your coffee table as well as a stylish addition to any collection. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Dimensions
Height of the bowl: 5
7/8
inches (15 cm)
Height of the pitcher: 4
1/8
inches (10.50 cm)
Width of the bowl with handles: 5 ½ inches (14 cm)
Width of the pitcher with handle: 4
3/8
inches (11.20 cm)
Total weight: 1.40 pounds (635 gr.)
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