Antique French Silver-Plated Elongated Teapot with Froment-Meurice Mark | 19th-Century Style
An exquisite antique French silver-plated teapot with ornate botanical decoration and a historic Froment-Meurice mark on the base. An elegant example of 19th-century French decorative metalwork aesthetics, combining neoclassical-inspired forms, rich relief work and delicate decorative details.
The body of the teapot is adorned with a striking band of floral and foliate ornamentation, delicate beaded borders and a vertically fluted neck. The gracefully curved spout and decorative handle with acanthus leaf motifs lend the piece particular elegance. The lid is topped with a decorative pinecone-shaped finial that accentuates the teapot’s classical silhouette.
The Froment-Meurice mark remains on the base. This name is associated with a distinguished French family of goldsmiths and silversmiths whose work in the 19th century stood out for its exquisite craftsmanship, lavish ornamentation and high-quality decorative execution. The maker of this particular piece and its exact date of manufacture have not been confirmed.
The silver-plated surface has a natural patina acquired over time, highlighting the depth of the ornamentation and giving the piece an authentic antique character.
This elegant teapot will fit beautifully into both classic and eclectic interiors. A lovely accent on a sideboard, chest of drawers or serving table, as well as an interesting addition to a collection for admirers of antique silverware and French decorative arts.
Period: 19th-century style; exact date of manufacture unconfirmed
Origin: France (according to available information)
Mark: Froment-Meurice
Style: French Neoclassicism, historic decorative design
Material: Silver-plated metal (according to available information)
Dimensions:
Width: 19 cm
Height: 15.5 cm
Condition: Antique, with age-appropriate signs of use and a natural metal patina.
Price: 150 EUR.
View it in person at the Tikai Krējums showroom in Riga, or arrange delivery via an OMNIVA parcel locker.
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