Argent massif - Sewing set (4)

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Luxury sewing lot in solid silver (800/1000) comprising four pieces: three thimbles and a needle case, total weight about 18.2 g, made in France for the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Luxury Sewing Set: 3 Sewing Beads & Pin Holder in Sterling Silver - France, Early 20th Century
Detailed Description
Magnificent antique haberdashery set in solid silver, comprising four high-quality pieces, bearing witness to the craftsmanship of French silversmiths of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods.
1. Sewing Bead "Hunting Scene" (6.23 g)
Decoration: Beautiful lively relief depicting a hunting dog in pursuit of game amidst dense vegetation.
Mark: Silver 800/1000 (Crab hallmark).
Feature: Heavy, robust model, square-grill summit.
2. Sewing Bead "Floral Thoughts" (5.00 g)
Decoration: Delicate frieze of flowers (pansies) on the base.
Mark: Silver 800/1000 (Crab hallmark / Wild Boar Head). Size 8 marked on the body.
Condition: Lovely patina, well-preserved relief.
3. Sewing Bead
Weight: 4 g.
Details: [Add a brief description of the motif, e.g., geometric, smooth...]
Mark: Solid silver.
4. Pin Holder Art Nouveau (3.34 g)
Decoration: Superb repoussé work with floral motifs typical of the 1900 period.
Mark: Silver 800/1000 (Double crab hallmark).
Function: Functional friction-locking mechanism.
Technical Features
Material: Solid silver (Fine 800/1000).
Total weight of the lot: About 18.2 g.
Origin: France (Provincial guarantee offices).
Era: Late 19th century - Early 20th century

Luxury Sewing Set: 3 Sewing Beads & Pin Holder in Sterling Silver - France, Early 20th Century
Detailed Description
Magnificent antique haberdashery set in solid silver, comprising four high-quality pieces, bearing witness to the craftsmanship of French silversmiths of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods.
1. Sewing Bead "Hunting Scene" (6.23 g)
Decoration: Beautiful lively relief depicting a hunting dog in pursuit of game amidst dense vegetation.
Mark: Silver 800/1000 (Crab hallmark).
Feature: Heavy, robust model, square-grill summit.
2. Sewing Bead "Floral Thoughts" (5.00 g)
Decoration: Delicate frieze of flowers (pansies) on the base.
Mark: Silver 800/1000 (Crab hallmark / Wild Boar Head). Size 8 marked on the body.
Condition: Lovely patina, well-preserved relief.
3. Sewing Bead
Weight: 4 g.
Details: [Add a brief description of the motif, e.g., geometric, smooth...]
Mark: Solid silver.
4. Pin Holder Art Nouveau (3.34 g)
Decoration: Superb repoussé work with floral motifs typical of the 1900 period.
Mark: Silver 800/1000 (Double crab hallmark).
Function: Functional friction-locking mechanism.
Technical Features
Material: Solid silver (Fine 800/1000).
Total weight of the lot: About 18.2 g.
Origin: France (Provincial guarantee offices).
Era: Late 19th century - Early 20th century

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Argent massif
Gross weight
18.2 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
4
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
FranceVerified
44
Objects sold
100%
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