posted 04/18/2008 at 09:54 am in alaska, ak
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Aucoc silver,Antique French silver toilet set made by Aucoc in Paris, This antique French toilet set is with out a doubt the best one we have ever seen. This Sterling silver toilet set measures 27 inches wide by 19 and one half inches deep by 10 inches high.There are four blown glass decanters covered boxes candlesticks Sterling dishes,mirrors,there are seventeen pieces of sterling silver on top with another compartmented section with combs brushes covered boxes and many other accessories all with solid 18k yellow gold Crown monograms. The box is solid oak retaining its original recessed hardware and key.This is an amazing set. Aucoc was established in the begining of the 19th century and was the favorite jewelry and silver supplier to the house of King Louis Philippe,the family of Orleans and also Napolean lll also Emperous Eugenie. The family of Aucoc sold the buisness in 1932. Aucoc was located at 6 rue de La Paix the premier location in Paris.They were with out question the Tiffanys of France. This set is in excellent original condition. It came top us from a local estate that purchased it years ago from an important Paris dealer that acquired it directly from and important Paris family. |
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