Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup
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Description
Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup
Circa 1980.
An exceptional object
A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a seahorse in silver and silver gilt naturally chiselled in the brutalist style. Signed Chaumet Paris.
The House of Chaumet, founded in 1780, is a high-end jeweller based in Paris. Chaumet is a jewellery and watchmaking designer founded in 1780 by Marie-Étienne Nitot. Fourteen artisans ply their trade in the workshop on Place Vendôme under the direction of foreman Pascal Bourdariat. As of 2012, it was owned by LVMH.
Measures: 7" high x 5.5" x 3" deep.
Excellent condition. No damages noted. -
More Information
Origin: France Period: 1980-1999 Materials: Silver Condition: Good. Very Good Condition Styles / Movements: African, Traditional Patterns: Abstract Incollect Reference #: 538686 -
Dimensions
W. 5.5 in; H. 7 in; D. 3 in; W. 13.97 cm; H. 17.78 cm; D. 7.62 cm;
Message from Seller:
For four generations, Solomon Treasure has obtained a reputation for dealing in rare and important 18th – 19th century antiques and fine art.