PAIR OF GLASS AND VERMEIL TEA CADDIES, SILVERSMITH... Lot 12

PAIR OF GLASS AND VERMEIL TEA CADDIES, SILVERSMITH PIERRE-MANUEL DAUX, PARIS, 1802-1809, IN THEIR BOX SIGNED BIENNAIS The boxes are rectangular with sides; the frame chased with a fine garland of stylized palmettes; the sliding lid engraved with a shield; in its wooden case with two compartments, set on the upper edge with a brass lock plate, engraved "Biennais orfèvre du Premier Consul r, s Honoré n° 119". Title hallmark 1798-1809 (title800); guarantee hallmark; goldsmith's hallmark, Pierre-Manuel Daux, insculpation, 1802 (One mounting to be refixed, wear and scratches on the vermeil. Cracks on the case) A pair of glass and silver-gilt tea boxes by silversmith Pierre-Manuel Daux, Paris, 1802-1809, presented in a casket signed by Biennais Gross weight: 738 g. - 26.03 OZ Dim. of boxes : HEIGHT. 9.5 -WIDTH. 6 - DEPTH 7.6 CM - h. 3.74 - w. 2.36 - d. 2.9 IN. HEIGHT. 11.50 - WIDTH. 15,50 - PROF. 10.50 CM - H. 4.5 - W. 6,1 - D. 4,1 IN.