French 1st standard silver .950, sterling pitcher and basin, ca 1879. Handle is a winged female caryatid draped with leaves and adorned in jewelry. Engine-turned basin with applied rosettes and palmettes, last quarter 19th century.
Signed "Ferry."
Pitcher and center of basin with mono AM
Basin: 40 troy ounces; 11 1/2"h
Pitcher: 40 troy ounces; 13 1/4" diam; 4 1/4"high
Condition: Excellent
NO. A8664
All pieces subject to prior sale
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