François NICOUD - Lot 253

François NICOUD Silver liqueur set consisting of 9 goblets, with vermeil interiors (gold on silver). Japanese-inspired design Depictions of insects (dragonfly, wasp, bee, and butterfly) and leafy branches (reeds, grapevine tendrils) on a frosted background. The plant motifs vary depending on the insects depicted. Each goblet features a handle shaped like a butterfly with gilded wings. Minerva hallmarks, 1st title. Wild boar’s head hallmarks on the wings of the butterfly-shaped handle. Signatures of the master silversmith in full under the base: “F. NICOUD 19 Bt de Strasbourg, Paris," engraved in 1875 and struck through in 1880. Markings: "IT" for each goblet. H: 4 cm. Total length (with handle): 5.9 cm. Neck diameter: 3.6 cm. Base diameter: 3 cm. Max. length with handle: 5.8 cm. Total weight: 382 grams. In a CHRISTOFLE case (as is).