An extremely rare and infinitely stylish three-piece, Art Deco motoring tea service in silver, commissioned by Renault and gifted to clients and friends, rather than produced for retail. The teapot, sugar bowl, and milk jug are each modeled on period Renault automobiles, and have finely observed window detailing and revolving wheels all in a matted finish. Each element is filled by lifting a hinged roof, and the milk jug and teapot pour via a radiator "mascot" spout. Bearing maker's marks to the base of each. French, circa 1930. Illustrated: "The Motor Car in Art" by John J. Zolomij, Automobile Quarterly Publications, 1990, page 282.

Teapot: 10 x 5 x 4.5 in. (26 x 13 x 11.5 cm). Sugar bowl: 7 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. (18 x 9 x 9 cm). Milk jug: 7 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. (18 x 9 x 9 cm).