‡ A Christofle & Cie electroplated metal teapot designed by Emile Reiber

‡ A Christofle & Cie electroplated metal teapot designed by Emile Reiber, dated 1878, modelled as a zoomorphic creature with long ears, the hinged handle with ivory insulators, stamped marks to base, 23cm. wide Catalogue notes This design is based on an antique Japanese bronze in the Henry Cernuschi collection and is listed by the Musee d'Orsay as being prepared for the 1878 Exposition Universelle.