19th Century Boin-Taburet Paris Cordials Set on a Silver Plate and Macassar Ebony Tray- 15 Pieces

Description

Late 19th c., Paris, a cordials set comprising a shaped macassar ebony tray framed in a silver-plate rim and bun … more Late 19th c., Paris, a cordials set comprising a shaped macassar ebony tray framed in a silver-plate rim and bun feet to underside, topped with three cut glass cordial bottles on silver plate bases and eleven matching glasses. The crystal has been cut with a stylized vine around the circumference of the body. The tray is stamped "BOINTABURET A PARIS" and with the stamp of Georges Boin.

About:
The firm of Boin-Taburet was established in 1873 by the silversmith George Boin and his father-in-law, the jewelry manufacturer, Emile Taburet. This maker is credited with the revival in the 1880s of Louis XV-style silver, and and won a Gold Medal at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle for its monumental historicist work.

Boin-Taburet created objects in the Art Deco period that demonstrate an inventive mastery of more modern forms, while maintaining the firm's reputation for superlative execution.

As well as producing exceptional silver and metal work, the company retailed small items of furniture and decorative objects of the very highest order.

Emile Taburet and Georges Boin worked together until 1900 when Georges Boin is associated with the goldsmith Henry, under the name "Boin and Henry Goldsmiths". In 1906, at the International Exhibition of Milan, the house appears under the name "Henry Brothers and Co.", 3 rue Pasquier in Paris.

In 1936, the house became "Henry and Son".

Dimensions:
8"h x 15"l x 10"w (total)

Condition:
Good, rich contrasting wood grain, minor tarnish to silver, one glass bottle side with light cloudiness otherwise glass without issue. Very small area of damage to wood (see photographs).

Provenance:
A Private Collection: 550 Park Avenue, NYC less