Philippe Berthier - Coffee spoon - Vermeil - Solid silver, first title






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Set of 6 coffee spoons in vermeil on solid silver 950, by Parisian silversmith PB (Philippe Berthier), originating from France (Paris), in Rocaille/Louis XV style, 15 cm long, total weight 76 g, in its original box with key, with good condition showing age-related wear.
Description from the seller
Set of 6 Coffee Spoons in Vermeil (Sterling Silver 950) - PB Goldsmith - Original box with Key - Late 19th Century
Description :
Item: Rare and elegant set of 6 coffee spoons (or moka) in vermeil. Material: Solid silver of first quality (950/1000) coated with a thin layer of gold (Vermeil). Total weight of the spoons: 76 grams. Hallmarks: * Minerva Head: French assay mark "Minerva's Head" in an octagonal frame (first quality) present on each piece.
Goldsmith: Master stamp "PB" with a central symbol (attributed to a Parisian silversmith of the late 19th century, in the style of Philippe Berthier).
Design & Style : Superb Rocaille / Louis XV-style decoration 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 box (finely finished with rosewood or mahogany), with red velvet and silk lining. Rare detail: the case has its original functional key.
Condition of preservation :
Spoons: Excellent condition. The vermeil remains very bright and strongly yellow, with no major wear visible. 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 lock mechanism is operational.
Set of 6 Coffee Spoons in Vermeil (Sterling Silver 950) - PB Goldsmith - Original box with Key - Late 19th Century
Description :
Item: Rare and elegant set of 6 coffee spoons (or moka) in vermeil. Material: Solid silver of first quality (950/1000) coated with a thin layer of gold (Vermeil). Total weight of the spoons: 76 grams. Hallmarks: * Minerva Head: French assay mark "Minerva's Head" in an octagonal frame (first quality) present on each piece.
Goldsmith: Master stamp "PB" with a central symbol (attributed to a Parisian silversmith of the late 19th century, in the style of Philippe Berthier).
Design & Style : Superb Rocaille / Louis XV-style decoration 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 box (finely finished with rosewood or mahogany), with red velvet and silk lining. Rare detail: the case has its original functional key.
Condition of preservation :
Spoons: Excellent condition. The vermeil remains very bright and strongly yellow, with no major wear visible. 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 lock mechanism is operational.
