Antique French 18K Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver 13p Tea Set, Teaspoons & Tong boots exhibited widely in prestigious galleries

exhibited widely in prestigious galleries and inlcuded in many works of literature

No damage to the pearl handles but

all virtually dripping in gold

both of which will be sold separately

A family and their dog relax in a courtyard vignette

Antique French 18K Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver 13p Tea Set, Teaspoons & Tong boots exhibited widely in prestigious galleriesElegant antique French 18k gold on sterling silver "vermeil" 13pc teaspoon & sugar tongs set with ornate guilloche style machined or engraved pattern, raised acanthus framed medallions with interlaced "CE" monograms & wonderful condition in the original fitted storage and or presentation box! One of a few beautiful old boxed vermeil tea service utensils we'll be adding in the coming weeks. This set in a gilded finish, actually 18k gold plated silver