Gustave Keller Freres Tea Sets

This exquisite tea table by celebrated Parisian silversmith Gustave Keller is an extraordinary example of superior French craftsmanship. The luxurious two-tiered table brings together exceptional metalwork and an ingenious design, with a stunning gilt structure that displays the delicate artistry of the Art Nouveau style. As functional as it is exquisite, the design incorporates a four-piece silver tea set including a teapot, creamer, and sugar at the crown, as well as a kettle at the base. The teapot is perfectly balanced within the frame so that it may be tilted for a spill-free pour, while the kettle rests atop a heat lamp, ensuring hot water is always at hand. Beautifully designed and flawlessly executed, this tea table is an extraordinary example of Keller's artistry and ingenuity. Founded in 1856, Gustave Keller specialized in elegant gold and silver objects d'art for the upper-class home. The firm exhibited extensively at the Great Exhibitions, winning a silver medal in 1867, gold medals in 1878 and 1889 and a Grand Prix in 1900, the same year they exhibited a tiered tea table...