Frankrijk ca. 1890/1900 - Naturalisme - Egg cup - .950 silver

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Dési van Rhee
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Naturalistic egg cup in 950 silver from France, dating to ca. 1890–1900, weighing 69.6 g and measuring 7.3 × 4.5 × 5.5 cm, decorated with an egg-shell holder, a rooster on a branch and a hen with chick, and bearing a name engraving; good condition with minor signs of aging.

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Description: A naturalistically designed egg cup, equipped with an eggshell holder, a rooster on a branch and a hen with chick at the foot. Very beautiful model! Provided with a name engraving.

Origin: France
Silversmith: unclear
Year: circa 1890/1900
Hallmarks: Minerva 1, master mark (faded)

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 69.6 grams
Content: 950/1000
Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Auction number: A-14018

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Description: A naturalistically designed egg cup, equipped with an eggshell holder, a rooster on a branch and a hen with chick at the foot. Very beautiful model! Provided with a name engraving.

Origin: France
Silversmith: unclear
Year: circa 1890/1900
Hallmarks: Minerva 1, master mark (faded)

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 69.6 grams
Content: 950/1000
Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Auction number: A-14018

All of our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot in one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE) Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
69.6 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Frankrijk ca. 1890/1900 - Naturalisme
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.3 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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