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Fine French First Standard (.950) Silver Surtout de Table, first quarter 20th century, by Gustave Keller, Paris, in the form of neoclassical plinths, comprising a low oval central mirrored plateau, 11" x 14-3/4", two large circular containers with detachable circular tops, dia. 6-3/4", two pairs of shaped containers, 15-1/2" and 11-5/8", and four small circular shaped containers, dia. 3-1/2", the containers all with the original detachable fitted gilt-metal liners, 242.12 total t. oz. (weighable silver).


  • Condition: Overall Condition: Good. A handsome suite with no significant condition issues noted. Scattered light wear: scuffs, scrapes, tiny spotting to the gilt pieces. Some fogging around the perimeter of the two circular mirrored inserts, and a small 1/4" flake to the silvering of the oval mirror. Each silver piece marked with the French first standard "Mercury's head" export mark, "G. Keller" and Keller's lozenge-shaped maker's mark; the gilt metal pieces marked "G. Keller / Paris" and with Keller's square maker's mark.

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July 24, 2016 10:00 AM CDT
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