Argent 950 - Philippe Berthier - Coffee spoon - Vermeil - Solid silver — 1st title
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Set of 6 coffee spoons in vermeil on solid 950 silver, by PB, in an original precious wood box with a key, in Paris, Art Deco style.
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Set of 6 Vermeil Coffee Spoons (Solid Silver 950) - Silversmith PB - Original box in precious wood with Key - Late 19th Century
Description :
Item: Rare and elegant set of 6 coffee spoons (or moka) in vermeil.
Material: Solid high-purity silver (950/1000) coated with a thin layer of gold (vermeil).
Total weight of the spoons: 76 grams.
Hallmarks: Minerva Head: French guarantee mark "Head of Minerva" in an octagonal frame (first titre) present on each piece.
Silversmith: Master mark "PB" with a central symbol (attributed to a Parisian silversmith of the late 19th century, in the Philippe Berthier style).
Design & Style: Superb Rocaille / Louis XV style decoration with spoons richly adorned with scrolls, foliage and floral motifs. The chasing work is of exceptional finesse, typical of high French silverware.
Box: The set is presented in its original precious wood box (rosewood or ebony veneer), with a lining in red velvet and silk. Rare detail: the box has its functional original key.
Condition:
Spoons: Excellent condition. The vermeil remains very bright and yellow, with no major visible wear. No deformation or deep scratches.
Box: Very good overall condition for its age. Some signs of use on the wood that testify to its authenticity. The lock mechanism is non-operational
Set of 6 Vermeil Coffee Spoons (Solid Silver 950) - Silversmith PB - Original box in precious wood with Key - Late 19th Century
Description :
Item: Rare and elegant set of 6 coffee spoons (or moka) in vermeil.
Material: Solid high-purity silver (950/1000) coated with a thin layer of gold (vermeil).
Total weight of the spoons: 76 grams.
Hallmarks: Minerva Head: French guarantee mark "Head of Minerva" in an octagonal frame (first titre) present on each piece.
Silversmith: Master mark "PB" with a central symbol (attributed to a Parisian silversmith of the late 19th century, in the Philippe Berthier style).
Design & Style: Superb Rocaille / Louis XV style decoration with spoons richly adorned with scrolls, foliage and floral motifs. The chasing work is of exceptional finesse, typical of high French silverware.
Box: The set is presented in its original precious wood box (rosewood or ebony veneer), with a lining in red velvet and silk. Rare detail: the box has its functional original key.
Condition:
Spoons: Excellent condition. The vermeil remains very bright and yellow, with no major visible wear. No deformation or deep scratches.
Box: Very good overall condition for its age. Some signs of use on the wood that testify to its authenticity. The lock mechanism is non-operational
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
77 g
Silver type
Vermeil
Specific region of origin
PARIS
Title additional information
Solid silver — 1st title
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Argent 950
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Philippe Berthier
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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