Sugar sifter - .950 silver - French, 19th century
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A large French solid-silver sugar sifter ladle (saupoudreuse) dating from the 19th century, in .950 silver, 20 cm long with a 6.5 cm bowl diameter and 2 cm depth, weighing 60 g, in excellent condition with maker’s mark and Minerva Head 1, in the Fiddle and Thread pattern.
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Large French sugar sifter ladle (‘saupoudreuse’) made of high-grade French solid silver (95%) dating from the 19th century (after 1838).
With Makers stamp from a French master silversmith and the Minerva Head 1. There is also another stamp on the front to be identified (see pictures).
It is 20 cm long, the diameter of the bowl is about 6,5 cm and it is about 2 cm deep.
Total weight is 60grams.
It is in excellent condition; no deep scratches, cracks or dents; as shown in the pictures.
This specific handle design is known as the Fiddle and Thread pattern (or Vieux Paris / Modèle au Filet in France). It was highly popular across Europe throughout the 1800s due to its elegant, understated border line.
Highly refined white sugar was an expensive luxury item at the time. It was typically served at the table in granular or coarse form within a sugar basket. Diners used these ladle-like sifter spoons to scoop the sugar and gently shake it, dusting a fine layer evenly over fresh berries, pastries, puddings, or stewed fruits. The intricate pierced holes allowed the fine crystals to sprinkle through while containing larger unrefined lumps inside the bowl.
Large French sugar sifter ladle (‘saupoudreuse’) made of high-grade French solid silver (95%) dating from the 19th century (after 1838).
With Makers stamp from a French master silversmith and the Minerva Head 1. There is also another stamp on the front to be identified (see pictures).
It is 20 cm long, the diameter of the bowl is about 6,5 cm and it is about 2 cm deep.
Total weight is 60grams.
It is in excellent condition; no deep scratches, cracks or dents; as shown in the pictures.
This specific handle design is known as the Fiddle and Thread pattern (or Vieux Paris / Modèle au Filet in France). It was highly popular across Europe throughout the 1800s due to its elegant, understated border line.
Highly refined white sugar was an expensive luxury item at the time. It was typically served at the table in granular or coarse form within a sugar basket. Diners used these ladle-like sifter spoons to scoop the sugar and gently shake it, dusting a fine layer evenly over fresh berries, pastries, puddings, or stewed fruits. The intricate pierced holes allowed the fine crystals to sprinkle through while containing larger unrefined lumps inside the bowl.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
60 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
French, 19th century
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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