Spoon (2) - .950 silver - Strawberry shovels

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Pair of serving strawberry or dusting spoons in solid silver (925/507 fineness .950) from France, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century, weighing 122 g in total, with Art Nouveau and shell-and-filet designs and stamped title marks.

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PAIR OF SOLID SILVER SIFTER SPOONS
Era: Late 19th Century – Early 20th Century (Art Nouveau & Louis XV Style)
Origin: France
Material: Solid silver (Minerva 1st Title hallmark - .950) to be verified

Lot description:
Set of two serving spoons (strawberry spoons or sifter/powdering spoons) featuring remarkable silversmithing work.
1. Art Nouveau model (Left):
• Bowl: Circular, adorned with a decorative repertoire of organic-style motifs. Superb radiating piercing work with flames or stylized foliage motifs.
• Handle: Guilloché wave decoration on the spatula, offering a textured and elegant grip.
2. Shell & Fillets model (Right):
• Bowl: Shell-shaped, richly pierced with clover motifs and floral stems. Fine chasing work along the festooned edges.
• Handle: Netting and violon-type contours, typical of classic French elegance.

Condition:
• Very good overall condition.
• Presence of title marks (Minerva) and silversmith marks within lozenges (to be identified precisely).
• Slight signs of use typical for the period, fine original patina.

Total weight: 122 g

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PAIR OF SOLID SILVER SIFTER SPOONS
Era: Late 19th Century – Early 20th Century (Art Nouveau & Louis XV Style)
Origin: France
Material: Solid silver (Minerva 1st Title hallmark - .950) to be verified

Lot description:
Set of two serving spoons (strawberry spoons or sifter/powdering spoons) featuring remarkable silversmithing work.
1. Art Nouveau model (Left):
• Bowl: Circular, adorned with a decorative repertoire of organic-style motifs. Superb radiating piercing work with flames or stylized foliage motifs.
• Handle: Guilloché wave decoration on the spatula, offering a textured and elegant grip.
2. Shell & Fillets model (Right):
• Bowl: Shell-shaped, richly pierced with clover motifs and floral stems. Fine chasing work along the festooned edges.
• Handle: Netting and violon-type contours, typical of classic French elegance.

Condition:
• Very good overall condition.
• Presence of title marks (Minerva) and silversmith marks within lozenges (to be identified precisely).
• Slight signs of use typical for the period, fine original patina.

Total weight: 122 g

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
122 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Strawberry shovels
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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