France 1838 Lyon by Armand Calliat Neo-classic Cruet hoilier set in 950 sterling

Description

Beautiful
Cruet
set designed by
Armand Calliat
(1822-1901).
Very nice French neo-classical piece from the period of the king Louis Phillipe (
1830-1848). This handsome and elegant Hoilier Cruet was crafted in the city of Lyon by Armand Calliat, circa 1838. Made from solid .950/.999 sterling silver and individually assembled with three screws and several pins.
Have a weight of 405 Grams (13.03 Oz) and a measures of by 8 by 4 by 11.5 Inches (20.3 x 10.2 x 29.2 Cm).
Stamped with French hallmarks; four times with the head of Minerva (hexagonal cartouche) for the assay and guaranty of the 95% silver and two times with the maker's
maitre
lozange cartouche
AC
associated to Arman Calliat of Lyon.
Armand-Callia
t was the only silversmith awarded at the Universal Exhibition in London in 1862 and at the Paris Exhibition in 1867, 1878, 1889 and 1900. He also published three brochures on the occasion of the Universal Expositions of 1867, 1878 and 1889. In Forty-five Eight years into his career, he created around 5,000 prestigious pieces, most of them for the great French sanctuaries such as Lourdes, La Salette or even Fourvière, but also for monasteries and especially for the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes. He also creates original works for Popes Pius IX and Leo XIII. At present, about 1,000 drawings from his studio are kept in the Fourvière museum in Lyon.
Note
: The 6 sides cartouche with the head of Minerva, means .950 silver purity. Four sides cartouche means .800.
Note
: The AC cartouche is the mark for the Lyon city silversmith, Thomas Joseph Armand Calliat.
It in in great condition with no dents or previous repairs. Have a great presence.
INVENTORY REF: D0000TAEJ/.1117