An engraved and chased 950 thousandths silver tea service comprising a teapot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl. Richly ornamented with laurel friezes and water leaves, the sides figured "PR" in a cartouche. Marked Minerve 1st title and master-goldsmith: Charles Hack and Achille Hourdequin. Inscribed on 12 November 1884 and crossed out on 4 June 1902 at 42 rue de Turbigo, Paris. Height: 10 to 20 cm Accident to a fretel (fretel to be re-welded) Gross weight: 1010g