Dessert service (4) - Silver - Antique silver service

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Silver service set for desserts with 4 pieces, made of argent in France, in the Art Nouveau style from around 1890–1920, delivered in its original fitted box and weighing 257 g in total, in good condition with minor signs of wear.

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Tea service for petits fours / old dessert in silver – Original box – France, late 19th / early 20th century

Petit four or dessert service in the Louis XV / Art Nouveau style, presented in its elegant original box lined with blue satin.

This refined set is composed of 4 matching pieces richly decorated with embossed floral and botanical motifs:

* 1 large serving scoop engraved with botanical motifs
* 1 sugar tongs
* 1 serving knife
* 1 pierced serving spoon

The handles feature a particularly refined floral decor, with roses and foliage finely chiseled. The large scoop is adorned with a delicate engraving depicting foliage and flowers.

Good overall condition considering its age.

* slight signs of use in keeping with antiquity,
* a few micro-scratches on the surface,
* attractive overall presentation,
* original box preserved.

Please examine carefully the photographs which are an integral part of the description.

Total weight of the set: 257 g

Era

France, late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1890–1920).

Shipping

The set will be carefully boxed and shipped with tracking and appropriate insurance.



An elegant testament to the French table art, ideal for collectors, lovers of antique silverware, or characterful home decoration

Tea service for petits fours / old dessert in silver – Original box – France, late 19th / early 20th century

Petit four or dessert service in the Louis XV / Art Nouveau style, presented in its elegant original box lined with blue satin.

This refined set is composed of 4 matching pieces richly decorated with embossed floral and botanical motifs:

* 1 large serving scoop engraved with botanical motifs
* 1 sugar tongs
* 1 serving knife
* 1 pierced serving spoon

The handles feature a particularly refined floral decor, with roses and foliage finely chiseled. The large scoop is adorned with a delicate engraving depicting foliage and flowers.

Good overall condition considering its age.

* slight signs of use in keeping with antiquity,
* a few micro-scratches on the surface,
* attractive overall presentation,
* original box preserved.

Please examine carefully the photographs which are an integral part of the description.

Total weight of the set: 257 g

Era

France, late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1890–1920).

Shipping

The set will be carefully boxed and shipped with tracking and appropriate insurance.



An elegant testament to the French table art, ideal for collectors, lovers of antique silverware, or characterful home decoration

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
257 g
Title additional information
Antique silver service
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
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Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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