Philippe Berthier - Coffee spoon - Vermeil - Solid silver, first title
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Set of six coffee spoons in vermeil on solid Argent, 950, by PB, Paris, in Rocaille/Louis XV style, supplied in its original box with key; total weight 77 g, dimensions 15 x 3 x 15 cm; good condition with light age-related wear.
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Set of 6 Coffee Spoons in Vermeil (Solid Silver 950) - Silversmith PB - Original presentation box with Key - Late 19th Century
Description :
Object: Rare and elegant set of 6 coffee spoons (or moka) in vermeil. Material: Solid silver of first quality (950/1000) coated with a fine layer of gold (Vermeil). Total weight of the spoons: 76 grams. Hallmarks: * Minerva Head: French guarantee mark "Head of Minerva" in an octagonal frame (first quality) present on each piece.
Silversmith: Master stamp "PB" with a central symbol (attributed to a Parisian silversmith from the late 19th century, style Philippe Berthier).
Design & Style: Superb Rocaille / Louis XV style with spoons richly adorned with scrolls, foliage and floral motifs. The chasing work is of great finesse, typical of high French silverware.
Case: The set is presented in its original wooden presentation box (veneering of rosewood or ebony), with its red velvet and silk lining. Rare detail: the case has its original functional key.
Condition:
Spoons: Excellent condition. The vermeil remains very bright and well yellow, with no major visible wear. No deformation or deep scratches.
Box: Very good overall condition for its age. Some signs of use on the wood that attest to its authenticity. The locking mechanism is functional.
Set of 6 Coffee Spoons in Vermeil (Solid Silver 950) - Silversmith PB - Original presentation box with Key - Late 19th Century
Description :
Object: Rare and elegant set of 6 coffee spoons (or moka) in vermeil. Material: Solid silver of first quality (950/1000) coated with a fine layer of gold (Vermeil). Total weight of the spoons: 76 grams. Hallmarks: * Minerva Head: French guarantee mark "Head of Minerva" in an octagonal frame (first quality) present on each piece.
Silversmith: Master stamp "PB" with a central symbol (attributed to a Parisian silversmith from the late 19th century, style Philippe Berthier).
Design & Style: Superb Rocaille / Louis XV style with spoons richly adorned with scrolls, foliage and floral motifs. The chasing work is of great finesse, typical of high French silverware.
Case: The set is presented in its original wooden presentation box (veneering of rosewood or ebony), with its red velvet and silk lining. Rare detail: the case has its original functional key.
Condition:
Spoons: Excellent condition. The vermeil remains very bright and well yellow, with no major visible wear. No deformation or deep scratches.
Box: Very good overall condition for its age. Some signs of use on the wood that attest to its authenticity. The locking mechanism is functional.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
77 g
Silver type
Vermeil
Specific region of origin
PARIS
Title additional information
Solid silver, first title
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Philippe Berthier
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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