Spoon (2) - .950 silver - Strawberry shovels
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Pair of solid silver strawberry spoons (Argent massif, 950) from France, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, about 20 cm in length with a total weight of 122 g, featuring Art Nouveau and classic French designs and showing minor wear and natural patina.
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PAIR OF SUGAR-SIFTING SPOONS IN SOLID SILVER
Era: Late 19th century – Early 20th century (Art Nouveau period & Louis XV style)
Origin: France
Material: Solid silver (Minerva head 1st title mark - .950) to be verified
Description of the lot:
Two serving spoons (sugar sifting spoons) with remarkable silversmithing work.
1. Art Nouveau model (Left):
• Spoon bowl: Circular, adorned with a decorative repertoire in organic style. Superb piercing work radiating with flames or stylized foliage motifs.
• Handle: Guilloché wave-pattern decoration on the spatula, offering a textured and elegant grip.
2. Shell & Fillets model (Right):
• Spoon bowl: Shaped as a stylized shell, richly pierced with clover and floral stem motifs. Fine chasing work on the festooned edges.
• Handle: Fillet and violin-shaped contours, typical of classic French elegance.
Condition:
• Very good overall condition.
• Presence of his title marks (Minerva) and silversmith marks in lozenges (to be identified precisely).
• Light signs of use appropriate for the period, attractive original patina.
Total weight: 122 g
PAIR OF SUGAR-SIFTING SPOONS IN SOLID SILVER
Era: Late 19th century – Early 20th century (Art Nouveau period & Louis XV style)
Origin: France
Material: Solid silver (Minerva head 1st title mark - .950) to be verified
Description of the lot:
Two serving spoons (sugar sifting spoons) with remarkable silversmithing work.
1. Art Nouveau model (Left):
• Spoon bowl: Circular, adorned with a decorative repertoire in organic style. Superb piercing work radiating with flames or stylized foliage motifs.
• Handle: Guilloché wave-pattern decoration on the spatula, offering a textured and elegant grip.
2. Shell & Fillets model (Right):
• Spoon bowl: Shaped as a stylized shell, richly pierced with clover and floral stem motifs. Fine chasing work on the festooned edges.
• Handle: Fillet and violin-shaped contours, typical of classic French elegance.
Condition:
• Very good overall condition.
• Presence of his title marks (Minerva) and silversmith marks in lozenges (to be identified precisely).
• Light signs of use appropriate for the period, attractive 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
