19th c French 950 silver hot water fountain Aucoc coat of arm De Castellane

Description

Magnificent & rare 19th c French 950 silver samovar / hot water fountain
wedding coat of arms engraved
De Castellane Family & unidentified family
The Castellane family is one of the oldest in Provence (since late 10th c)
Louis XVI style
The feet have a hoof shape
Handle is bone of bovid
French 950 silver mark (950 Minerve)
André Aucoc Silversmith (Paris late 19th c)
high quality work,
exceptional piece of jewelry
very good condition (part of the chain missing : refer to photo 6)
total height 35,5cm (813,97inch)
total weight 2690gr (94,88oz)
capacity 2L (67,62 US Fl oz)