Pair of Oyster - Fork - .950 silver
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A pair of late 19th‑century solid 950 silver oyster forks with an engraved armorial crest, Paris Minerve 1 hallmarks, and the maker Alfonse Debain, measuring 14.5 cm long and 2 cm wide with a total weight of 52 g in good condition showing minor aging signs.
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Superb quality hand crafted late 19th century solid 950 silver elegant pair of oyster forks with plain handles finely engraved with armorial crest
Fully hallmarked Paris Assay office guarantee Minerve1 for 950 silver together with Alfonse Debain silversmith's mark
Length 14,5 cm
Maximum width 2 cm
Weight of 2 items 52 grams
Condition report:
In clean fine circa 130 years old original condition - great patina, minor dings and scratches - no cracks, no bumps, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description
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Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
Translated by Google TranslateSuperb quality hand crafted late 19th century solid 950 silver elegant pair of oyster forks with plain handles finely engraved with armorial crest
Fully hallmarked Paris Assay office guarantee Minerve1 for 950 silver together with Alfonse Debain silversmith's mark
Length 14,5 cm
Maximum width 2 cm
Weight of 2 items 52 grams
Condition report:
In clean fine circa 130 years old original condition - great patina, minor dings and scratches - no cracks, no bumps, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description
Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki Top 100% positive feedback seller
International buyers welcomed
Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping
Nature respectful recycled carefully packed
Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction
Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, they will be properly sanitized before shipping
Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions?
Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!
Seller's Story
Now browse and search through my auctions to find the unexpected!
Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
52 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Pair of Oyster
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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