19c French Sterling Silver Creamer by Boulenger
Finely crafted solid sterling silver creamer pitcher c1876.
Handle and spout are adorned with acanthus leaves and a fruit motif design. Body is banded with beautifully carved laurel leaves. Creamer pitcher rests on four delicate legs topped with a wing design and square pyramid shapes. Inside of pitcher is gold washed. Weighs 190 grams.
Hand crafted by Adolphe Boulenger, a master silversmith located in Paris, France c1864-1899. This piece bears the Boulenger mark on the bottom of the pitcher. The Minerva Hallmark, which designates the purity to be .950 (true Sterling Silver), is located close to the opening of the pitcher.
~A stunning sterling silver piece.~
Condition of this piece is excellent.
There is one small ding close to the top of the handle,
otherwise surface is shiny and smooth with only the slightest polishing marks.
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Measurements:
Approximately 3.25 inches diameter at opening (including spout)
5 inches across, spout to handle
4.5 inches tall
Weighs 190 grams or 6.6 ounces