Cake fork (3) - .950 silver - Appetizer service
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Three-piece French hors-d'oeuvres service in solid 950/1000 silver, comprising a three-toothed serving fork, a richly pierced serving spoon, and a serving spatula, dating from the late 19th century in Art Nouveau style, stamped Minerve 1er titre and a master mark, in good condition with age-related wear.
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3-piece hors-d'oeuvres service in solid 950/1000 silver, Minerva head, first title hallmark, France, 19th century
Elegant French hors-d'oeuvres service consisting of three pieces in 950/1000 solid silver: a three-tine serving fork, a richly pierced serving ladle, and a serving spatula.
The three pieces feature exceptionally worked and homogeneous decoration: floral and foliate relief motifs on the handles, chased ornaments, engravings, and substantial piercing work. The ensemble is characteristic of French silversmithing from the second half of the 19th century.
The pieces are stamped with the Minerva head, first title, a French hallmark guaranteeing 950 fineness. A master mark in the form of a lozenge is also present. This mark is visible in the photographs, but the precise identification of the silversmith remains to be determined.
Good overall condition for its age. Signs of use, scratches, small marks, and patina are present, visible in the photographs and consistent with age. The raised decorative elements and pierced sections remain well preserved. Any small defects visible on the tines of the fork are deliberately noted and shown in the photographs.
An interesting ensemble by virtue of having three matching pieces, to be kept preferably as a complete service.
3-piece hors-d'oeuvres service in solid 950/1000 silver, Minerva head, first title hallmark, France, 19th century
Elegant French hors-d'oeuvres service consisting of three pieces in 950/1000 solid silver: a three-tine serving fork, a richly pierced serving ladle, and a serving spatula.
The three pieces feature exceptionally worked and homogeneous decoration: floral and foliate relief motifs on the handles, chased ornaments, engravings, and substantial piercing work. The ensemble is characteristic of French silversmithing from the second half of the 19th century.
The pieces are stamped with the Minerva head, first title, a French hallmark guaranteeing 950 fineness. A master mark in the form of a lozenge is also present. This mark is visible in the photographs, but the precise identification of the silversmith remains to be determined.
Good overall condition for its age. Signs of use, scratches, small marks, and patina are present, visible in the photographs and consistent with age. The raised decorative elements and pierced sections remain well preserved. Any small defects visible on the tines of the fork are deliberately noted and shown in the photographs.
An interesting ensemble by virtue of having three matching pieces, to be kept preferably as a complete service.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
100 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Appetizer service
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1.2 mm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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