Hourdequin - Salad tongs - .950 silver - 1850-1900

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Antique silver sugar tongs in .950 silver, made in Paris by Hourdequin, dating from 1850–1900, 14 cm long, 3 cm wide, 3 cm deep, weighing 67 g, in excellent used condition with light wear and age-related marks.

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Description from the seller

The object shown in the selected region of the image is an antique silver sugar tongs, finely decorated with baroque/rococo style motifs.

Identification of the Punch "LL" in Paris

In the French goldsmith and silverware scenario (Paris), The H&H maker's mark (poinçon de maître) on French silver from Paris belongs to the silversmith partnership Charles Hack and Achille Hourdequin

Massive Silver with 67 g of pure Silver and extremely rare art piece

Louis Lapar: Famous Parisian silversmith active in the second half of the 19th century (later succeeded by Georges Lapar), known for the production of eclectic pieces of the highest quality.

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The object shown in the selected region of the image is an antique silver sugar tongs, finely decorated with baroque/rococo style motifs.

Identification of the Punch "LL" in Paris

In the French goldsmith and silverware scenario (Paris), The H&H maker's mark (poinçon de maître) on French silver from Paris belongs to the silversmith partnership Charles Hack and Achille Hourdequin

Massive Silver with 67 g of pure Silver and extremely rare art piece

Louis Lapar: Famous Parisian silversmith active in the second half of the 19th century (later succeeded by Georges Lapar), known for the production of eclectic pieces of the highest quality.

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
67 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Hourdequin
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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