Spoon (2) - .950 silver - Strawberry shovels
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Pair of strawberry-sprinkling spoons in solid silver (950), from France, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century in Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles, total weight 122 g, with some wear and age-related stains and a good overall condition.
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Pair of solid silver dusting/serving scoops from the late 19th to early 20th century (Art Nouveau Period & Louis XV Style)
Origin: France
Material: Solid silver (Minerva Head First Title - .950) to be verified
Description of the lot:
Set of two serving scoops (strawberry or dusting scoops) featuring remarkable silversmithing work.
1. Art Nouveau Model (Left):
• Bowl: Circular, adorned with a decorative repertoire of organic style. Superb piercing work radiating with motifs of flames or stylized foliage.
• Handle: Guilloché pattern of waves on the scoop, offering a textured and elegant grip.
2. Shell & Fillets Model (Right):
• Bowl: Shell-shaped, richly pierced with clover and floral stem motifs. Fine chasing work along the fluted edges.
• Handle: Beaded and violin-shaped contour, typical of classic French elegance.
Condition:
• Very good overall condition.
• Presence of the maker’s marks (Minerva) and hallmarks in diamond-shaped punches (to be identified precisely).
• Slight signs of normal use for the period, beautiful original patina.
Total weight: 122 g
Pair of solid silver dusting/serving scoops from the late 19th to early 20th century (Art Nouveau Period & Louis XV Style)
Origin: France
Material: Solid silver (Minerva Head First Title - .950) to be verified
Description of the lot:
Set of two serving scoops (strawberry or dusting scoops) featuring remarkable silversmithing work.
1. Art Nouveau Model (Left):
• Bowl: Circular, adorned with a decorative repertoire of organic style. Superb piercing work radiating with motifs of flames or stylized foliage.
• Handle: Guilloché pattern of waves on the scoop, offering a textured and elegant grip.
2. Shell & Fillets Model (Right):
• Bowl: Shell-shaped, richly pierced with clover and floral stem motifs. Fine chasing work along the fluted edges.
• Handle: Beaded and violin-shaped contour, typical of classic French elegance.
Condition:
• Very good overall condition.
• Presence of the maker’s marks (Minerva) and hallmarks in diamond-shaped punches (to be identified precisely).
• Slight signs of normal use for the period, beautiful original patina.
Total weight: 122 g
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
