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

Antique solid silver timbale (goblet) – Minerva 950/1000 mark – Geometric guilloché frieze decor – France, late 19th / early 20th century
Beautiful antique French solid silver timbale, hallmarked Minerva, indicating French-silver quality, most likely 950/1000.
The timbale 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 rimmed base.
Also present is a maker's mark in a diamond shield, probably initials P D S or similar, to be confirmed.
A fine piece of French silverware, ideal for a collection, display cabinet, table decoration, or as a traditional birth gift.
Features
Object: timbale / goblet
Material: solid silver
Mark: Minerva
Title: probably 950/1000
Origin: France
Era: late 19th / early 20th century
Weight: 65.5 g
Decoration: geometric guilloché frieze
Silversmith: maker’s mark in a visible diamond shield, not identified with certainty
Condition: good overall antique condition, with normal signs of use.