Alphonse Debain - Cutlery set (2) - .950 silver - Décor Iris
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Pair of solid silver dessert utensils (a serving shovel and a sprinkling spoon) by Alphonse Debain, circa 1900 in Art Nouveau style, with Iris décor, 950/1000 silver, Minerva 1st title hallmark, Paris origin, total weight 73 g, each approx. 17 cm high and 5 cm wide/deep, in good condition with minor signs of age-related wear.
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Pair of solid silver dessert cutlery, 1st titre - Alphonse Debain - Iris decor
Description of the lot
Magnificent two-piece silver service for mignardises (petits fours and sugar dusting), Art Nouveau period (circa 1900), made in solid silver by the prestigious Parisian silversmith Alphonse Debain.
The set comprises a sugar-sifting spoon and a serving cake server, both richly decorated with naturalistic iris motifs in relief on the handles, typical of the Belle Époque floral style.
Notable details:
Openwork: The top sections (cuilleron and blade) feature a magnificent ornamental cutwork with scrolls and stylized floral motifs.
Quality: High-purity silver (950/1000).
Hallmarks: * State hallmark: Minerva 1st Title (present on the handle and the upper parts).
Maker's mark: Alphonse Debain (symbol of a coffee pot / kettle), active in Paris from 1883.
Technical specifications
Material: Sterling Silver (Minerva hallmark)
Total weight: 73 grams
Style : Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent overall condition. Beautiful aged patina, no dents or missing pieces. A few micro-scratches from normal use for the era.
Pair of solid silver dessert cutlery, 1st titre - Alphonse Debain - Iris decor
Description of the lot
Magnificent two-piece silver service for mignardises (petits fours and sugar dusting), Art Nouveau period (circa 1900), made in solid silver by the prestigious Parisian silversmith Alphonse Debain.
The set comprises a sugar-sifting spoon and a serving cake server, both richly decorated with naturalistic iris motifs in relief on the handles, typical of the Belle Époque floral style.
Notable details:
Openwork: The top sections (cuilleron and blade) feature a magnificent ornamental cutwork with scrolls and stylized floral motifs.
Quality: High-purity silver (950/1000).
Hallmarks: * State hallmark: Minerva 1st Title (present on the handle and the upper parts).
Maker's mark: Alphonse Debain (symbol of a coffee pot / kettle), active in Paris from 1883.
Technical specifications
Material: Sterling Silver (Minerva hallmark)
Total weight: 73 grams
Style : Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent overall condition. Beautiful aged patina, no dents or missing pieces. A few micro-scratches from normal use for the era.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
73 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
Title additional information
Décor Iris
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
Alphonse Debain
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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