Henin &Cie - Gravy ladle - .950 silver

Superb and rare ladle or sauce spoon with Mascaron decoration on an Amati Renaissance-style background, entirely made of solid silver 950/1000 fineness, Minerva mark 1st title and silversmith mark Henin & Cie, a major French silversmithing house founded in the early 19th century. This hallmark was used from 1875 to 1891, in the second half of the 19th century.
Excellent overall condition, dimensions about 21.2 cm in length, weight 100 grams.
Carefully packaged.