This exceptional early 20th century French Art Nouveau wash set, crafted by Tetard, includes a sterling silver pedestal jug and matching pedestal wash basin. The jug features elaborate foliate swags and scroll motifs, with a multi-tiered ruffled edge, while the handle is richly detailed with foliate decoration, including pussy willows, terminating in a forward-facing dolphin’s head surrounded by leaves—a hallmark of the Art Nouveau style. The pedestal wash basin mirrors this intricate decoration, creating a cohesive and visually striking set.
Both pieces are stamped with the French 1st standard pictorial hallmark and a lozenge-shaped “EDT” Tetard mark, confirming their authenticity and sterling silver content. The total combined weight of the set is approximately 128.71 troy ounces. The basin measures approximately 18 inches in diameter by 6.12 inches high, while the jug measures approximately 15.5 inches by 10 inches. This distinguished wash set is a superb example of French Art Nouveau silver, combining artistry, craftsmanship, and functional elegance.
This exceptional early 20th century French Art Nouveau wash set, crafted by Tetard, includes a sterling silver pedestal jug and matching pedestal wash basin. The jug features elaborate foliate swags and scroll motifs, with a multi-tiered ruffled edge, while the handle is richly detailed with foliate decoration, including pussy willows, terminating in a forward-facing dolphin’s head surrounded by leaves—a hallmark of the Art Nouveau style. The pedestal wash basin mirrors this intricate decoration, creating a cohesive and visually striking set.
Both pieces are stamped with the French 1st standard pictorial hallmark and a lozenge-shaped “EDT” Tetard mark, confirming their authenticity and sterling silver content. The total combined weight of the set is approximately 128.71 troy ounces. The basin measures approximately 18 inches in diameter by 6.12 inches high, while the jug measures approximately 15.5 inches by 10 inches. This distinguished wash set is a superb example of French Art Nouveau silver, combining artistry, craftsmanship, and functional elegance.
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