Table knife (6) - .950 silver
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Elegant six-piece silver service set in 950/1000 argent, with steel functional parts and bone-topped heads, in Louis XV / Art Nouveau style, made in France circa 1900, total weight 1.750 kg, dimensions 35 × 28 × 4 cm, presented in its original Chambon Bijouterie Nîmes box, with oxidation marks on steel and a patina on the overall set.
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Elegant six-piece silverware service set consisting of: a large carving knife, a leg-of-mutton fork, a large hors-d'oeuvre spatula, a matching serving fork, and two serving pieces with bone heads. Executed in the French Louis XV / Art Nouveau style circa 1890-1910.
The six pieces feature identically sized handles, with magnificent chased work and raised floral and foliate motifs. The handles are made of solid silver bearing the Minerve first title hallmark (sterling silver 950/1000).
The functional parts of the four larger pieces are in steel and silver, while the heads of the other two serving pieces are made of natural material (bone).
The set is presented in its original case bearing the jeweler's label: "Chambon - Bijouterie - Nîmes".
Origin: France
Period: circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau / Louis XV
Material: 950/1000 solid silver, steel and bone
Number of pieces: 6
Total weight: 1.750 kg
Dimensions: 35 x 28 x 4 cm
Condition: The set is in its original patina with an authentic patina. Note: pronounced oxidation marks and stains on the steel parts. The silver handles are in good condition. See detailed photos. The original case shows significant wear, scratches and areas where the coating is missing, attesting to its age.
Elegant six-piece silverware service set consisting of: a large carving knife, a leg-of-mutton fork, a large hors-d'oeuvre spatula, a matching serving fork, and two serving pieces with bone heads. Executed in the French Louis XV / Art Nouveau style circa 1890-1910.
The six pieces feature identically sized handles, with magnificent chased work and raised floral and foliate motifs. The handles are made of solid silver bearing the Minerve first title hallmark (sterling silver 950/1000).
The functional parts of the four larger pieces are in steel and silver, while the heads of the other two serving pieces are made of natural material (bone).
The set is presented in its original case bearing the jeweler's label: "Chambon - Bijouterie - Nîmes".
Origin: France
Period: circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau / Louis XV
Material: 950/1000 solid silver, steel and bone
Number of pieces: 6
Total weight: 1.750 kg
Dimensions: 35 x 28 x 4 cm
Condition: The set is in its original patina with an authentic patina. Note: pronounced oxidation marks and stains on the steel parts. The silver handles are in good condition. See detailed photos. The original case shows significant wear, scratches and areas where the coating is missing, attesting to its age.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Art Nouveau inspired
Gross weight
1.75 kg
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Nîmes
Number of objects
6
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Style
Antique inspired
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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