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Set of Ten Lebanese Silver Plate Cups and Saucers by Habis

Creator: Habis
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Set of Ten Lebanese Silver Plate Cups and Saucers by Habis
Lebanese, 20th Century
Cup: Height 5cm, width 7.5cm, depth 5cm
Saucer: Height 1cm, diameter 8.5cm

This beautiful set of ten coffee cups and saucers represent the modern elegant style of Lebanese silversmith firm Habis. They have simple cylindrical profile bodies, engraved detailing and unusual rope twist handles. The saucers are conformingly decorated, with an engraved pattern running around the rim.

Habis was the first silversmith founded in Lebanon. The firm was established at the request of the country's first president Bechara El Khoury's request, after they won independence in 1943.

Artist/maker: Habis (Lebanese, founded 1940s)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Lebanon
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Silver-plate.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15522d
Incollect Reference #:	475784

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.