Charming Antique Silver Mustard Pot By E Roussel Doutre ~Sold~
$0
SOLD
H: 4.4" W: 2.2 / 3.5" D: 2.1"
Weight: 7.1 oz
Silver weight: 3.40 oz
Exquisite Antique French Silver and Cobalt Crystal Condiment Pot or ‘Moutardier’ in the ornate ‘Louis XV’ Style.
The insert is a simple cobalt blue crystal bowl and is original to the piece.
The silver framework, which holds the cobalt blue crystal, is cut away to reveal the darker colour of the crystal, enhancing the whole effect and outlining the beautiful carvings.
Two main panels showcase two little Cupids with spread out wings holding a medallion originally supposed to receive a monogram. Roses and ribbon garlands surround the main figure, while two curved silver pilasters separate the two panels.
The body of the pot rests on four little feet decorated with acanthus leaves .
The lid is decorated with large gadroons and is topped by a rounded finial.
The silver spoon is decorated with acanthus leaves
The whole piece is in superb condition, no scratches or marks.
The Hallmark is Minerve 1 -1st title – Hence 1838 -1919 – Paris
The Makers Mark is for Eugene ROUSSEL DOUTRE and shows a D and ROUSSEL written out with a double two domino underneath.
His mark was registered several times, starting on March 1849, then June 1849, then October 1854 and finally in June 1862. His offices were located first at 6 rue Sainte Avoye then 4 Rue de Braque, then finally 10 Rue de Braque.
His son took over in 1895. The Roussel Doutre Dynasty lasted from 1849 to 1969!
PAYMENT:
Accepted Modes of Payment:
Credit Cards via Square, Checks, Bank Account Transfers.
Wire transfers will incur an additional charge for their processing by the banking system and are only recommend for International transactions.
Should you have an account in Europe you may send your payment to our European Account-In which case we will give you the price equivalence in Euro. Please inquire first in that case.
In order to buy an item please click on the ‘Inquire About this Item’ Button. We will get back to you with all the tailored information for your purchase, including if you need it the shipping cost.
TERMS:
Sales Tax:
The sales tax is included in the selling price for US or France deliveries.
Other destinations please inquire with us.
Shipping:
Antiques will incur the actual shipping costs, noted for each article plus insurance as also noted.
Count on us to pack your purchase with the utmost care.
Shipping is at actual cost.
Returns:
We understand everyone’s right to a change of heart.
We guarantee the authenticity of all of our items, hence we will allow returns.
However the returns should be done no later then 3 Days after original reception of the article and will require the safe return of the item in the exact condition received.
Should the return be caused by a mistake on our part, all shipping fees will be refunded.
In other cases, the customer will be responsible for shipping charges, and insurance.
The item must be returned with the original carrier and in its original packaging, in a traceable manner.
Items with Ivory:
Please note all items sold with Ivory are in observance of the “CITES” Washington Agreement of 1973. Hence they were created more then 50 years ago.
A special note:
Unless ortherwise cited, all our items are antiques. The ‘all’ beauty of antiques is their age and their sense of coming from another time.
Therefore, SilverArtbyD&R presents to you pieces that come with a life and possibly visible indications of the sumptuous occasions under chandeliers and candlelight.
Remember this is of the past …and not the new …and the scars of the past only add to the character.
