ODIOT STERLING SILVER VEGETABLE SERVER - 1860, MINT * Sterling Liner, Free Fedex, Ideal Wealth Protection * Start Price USD 6,499.00 Current Price USD 6,499.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 6,999.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Paris See more about 'ODIOT STERLING SILVER VEGETABLE SERVER - 1860, MINT' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 Christofle America Silver Flatware Set - 114 pcs Extremely Rare !! An Amazing 950 Sterling Silver Covered Vegetable Server (with sterling silver liner) by Jean-Baptiste Odiot - Circa 1875 !! (Like New Condition) The Superb Piece Weights 1,758 Kilos or approximately 4 lbs. of 950 Sterling Silver.  It measures roughly 7 1/2 inches tall, 10 inches in diameter, 3 inches deep and 13 inches across from the tip of each handle. It is really in LIKE NEW condition. This is an exceptional piece !! The House of Odiot was founded in 1690 and for over three centuries the company of silversmiths has maintained it's fabulous tradition of creating masterpieces in precious metals - primarily silver and gold.  Through subsequent generations it has devoted itself to the same task, handing down a heritage of work, intelligence, honor and renown.  For five generations the firm has been silversmiths to the Kings and Queens of Europe as well as Presidents and Emperors around the world. Today the firm is ranked amongst the best silversmiths in the world. Jean-Baptiste Odiot  - 1822     Free Fedex Shipping !!     The uncovered bowl with the inner liner removed.  The set is a stunning example of the craftsmanship of Odiot in the 19th Century !! The classic "Odiot A Paris" signature hallmark appears on the bottom of the bowl along with the House of Odiot sterling silver hallmark and the French Government's "Head of the Minverva - 1" Hallmark - certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver.   Outstanding Odiot Quality Throughout. Notice the Detail of the Border of the Bowl and the Handles !!   Included the piece is a "Certificate of Antiquity" certifying that each of the three pieces is more than 100 years old which is required for duty free importation into the US !!     Provides Excellent Wealth Protection  Against a Perpetually Weakening Dollar !!   Payment Terms Available !!       The Ultimate in Distinguished Entertaining For Those Very, Very Special Dinner Guests !! A True Family Heirloom  and An Excellent Investment - Better Than the Stock Market !!     Celebrate - Buy It Now !!     The Perfect Gift for That Someone Special - Direct From Paris !!   I prefer paypal, but will also accept a direct bank transfer.  Free shipping is included via Fedex only - 24 to 48 hour delivery to the US. International bidders welcome.  PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.    Be Sure and Check our Other Auctions for More Great Deals !         Sellers Ship It. We Count It. The Map Shows It.       Place a Bid!