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1800 Paris silver tea set
Description
Rare early French silver teaset. Paris 1794-1797.
One applique is a female wearing a Phrygian cap one of the symbols of the French revolution the other applique is Athena
Protector of Athens, in between the two is a Medusa, an ancient symbol Roman soldiers were had on their shield.
With wonderful cast dolphin handles
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