Coffee service - .950 silver - Minerva Silver Milk Pot 1

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French 950 silver milk jug with Minerva 1 hallmark, dating to about 1850–1900, weighing 210 g and measuring 14 × 9 × 10 cm, in excellent condition with a vermeil interior and hand‑chased neorococo decoration.

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Magnificent French first-title silver cream jug (purity 950/1000), presenting the prestigious Minerva 1 mark. The piece is a standout of the Neo-Rococo style, rich in hand-engraved details with motifs of volutes, shells, and foliage.
Highlights
• Vermeil interior: original gold plating in excellent condition, giving a luxurious finish and extra protection to the metal.
• Design: A chunky body with decorative panels, sitting on four finely crafted cabriole feet and an ornamented wing with acanthus leaves.
• Marks: Minerva 1 hallmark (Sterling Silver) and master goldsmith’s punch in a diamond shape. Numbered base.
• Condition: Excellent condition, with sharp reliefs and the natural patina of the period.
A high-quality piece, ideal for collectors of French silversmithing or for use on a prestigious table.

Approximately 14/9 cm

Weight 210 g

Shipping and customs costs borne by the buyer. With registered mail.

Magnificent French first-title silver cream jug (purity 950/1000), presenting the prestigious Minerva 1 mark. The piece is a standout of the Neo-Rococo style, rich in hand-engraved details with motifs of volutes, shells, and foliage.
Highlights
• Vermeil interior: original gold plating in excellent condition, giving a luxurious finish and extra protection to the metal.
• Design: A chunky body with decorative panels, sitting on four finely crafted cabriole feet and an ornamented wing with acanthus leaves.
• Marks: Minerva 1 hallmark (Sterling Silver) and master goldsmith’s punch in a diamond shape. Numbered base.
• Condition: Excellent condition, with sharp reliefs and the natural patina of the period.
A high-quality piece, ideal for collectors of French silversmithing or for use on a prestigious table.

Approximately 14/9 cm

Weight 210 g

Shipping and customs costs borne by the buyer. With registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
210 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Minerva Silver Milk Pot 1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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