Argent massif 950 - Minerve - Cup - .950 silver - Timbale

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Antique solid silver timbale (argent massif 950) from France, Minerve-marked, 6 cm diameter, 7 cm high, 65.5 g, dating to 1850–1900, with a geometric guilloché frieze, in good condition with light signs of wear.

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Old solid silver goblet, Minerve 950/1000 hallmark – Geometric guilloché decoration – France, late 19th / early 20th century
Beautiful antique French solid silver goblet, stamped with Minerve, indicating French-quality silver, most likely 950/1000.
The goblet features an elegant guilloché frieze on the upper part, with radiating geometric motifs, in a style typical of the late 19th or early 20th century. The body is sober, slightly flared, with a ringed base.
There is also a diamond-shaped craftsman’s mark, probably initials P D S or similar, to be confirmed.
A fine piece of French silverware, ideal for collection, display, table decoration, or traditional birth gift.
Characteristics
Object: goblet / beaker
Material: solid silver
Hallmark: Minerve
Purity: probably 950/1000
Origin: France
Period: late 19th / early 20th century
Weight: 65.5 g
Decoration: geometric guilloché frieze
Silversmith: diamond-shaped mark visible, not identified with certainty
Condition: good overall antique condition, with normal signs of use

Old solid silver goblet, Minerve 950/1000 hallmark – Geometric guilloché decoration – France, late 19th / early 20th century
Beautiful antique French solid silver goblet, stamped with Minerve, indicating French-quality silver, most likely 950/1000.
The goblet features an elegant guilloché frieze on the upper part, with radiating geometric motifs, in a style typical of the late 19th or early 20th century. The body is sober, slightly flared, with a ringed base.
There is also a diamond-shaped craftsman’s mark, probably initials P D S or similar, to be confirmed.
A fine piece of French silverware, ideal for collection, display, table decoration, or traditional birth gift.
Characteristics
Object: goblet / beaker
Material: solid silver
Hallmark: Minerve
Purity: probably 950/1000
Origin: France
Period: late 19th / early 20th century
Weight: 65.5 g
Decoration: geometric guilloché frieze
Silversmith: diamond-shaped mark visible, not identified with certainty
Condition: good overall antique condition, with normal signs of use

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
65.5 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Timbale
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Argent massif 950
Designer/artist/maker
Minerve
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
6 cm
Diameter
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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