Sugar tongs - Minerva - 1850-1900 - 37g
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A French solid silver sugar tongs from the Art Nouveau/Belle Époque period (c. 1850–1900), weighing 37 g and about 14–15 cm long, presented in its original green-lined box with vegetal and floral chased décor and lion-paw tips, hallmarked with the French Minerve head and the maker’s mark.
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Piece of French jewelry sold in its original, complete presentation box and perfectly preserved. Net weight of solid silver 37 g. Finely chiselled decorative motif and lion paw claws.
Superb antique sugar tongs in solid silver, from the Art Nouveau / Belle Époque period, presented in its original presentation case.
Détails & Finitions :
Magnificent vegetal and floral engraved décor along the tongs.
Ends/teeth carved in the shape of lion paws with very detailed claws.
Nice balance and perfect flexibility of the piece.
Official hallmarks:
French guarantee mark Minerva’s head.
Master silversmith’s mark in a lozenge.
Case:
Original green textured cover with a gold trim and functional brass clasp.
Interior lined with blue velvet and light blue silk/satin original and in very good condition.
Dimensions & Weight:
Net weight of the tongs: 37 grams
Length: approx. 14 – 15 cm
Condition:
In excellent used condition. Beautiful original patina, no deformation or repairs.
The case is complete, clean and closes perfectly.
Piece of French jewelry sold in its original, complete presentation box and perfectly preserved. Net weight of solid silver 37 g. Finely chiselled decorative motif and lion paw claws.
Superb antique sugar tongs in solid silver, from the Art Nouveau / Belle Époque period, presented in its original presentation case.
Détails & Finitions :
Magnificent vegetal and floral engraved décor along the tongs.
Ends/teeth carved in the shape of lion paws with very detailed claws.
Nice balance and perfect flexibility of the piece.
Official hallmarks:
French guarantee mark Minerva’s head.
Master silversmith’s mark in a lozenge.
Case:
Original green textured cover with a gold trim and functional brass clasp.
Interior lined with blue velvet and light blue silk/satin original and in very good condition.
Dimensions & Weight:
Net weight of the tongs: 37 grams
Length: approx. 14 – 15 cm
Condition:
In excellent used condition. Beautiful original patina, no deformation or repairs.
The case is complete, clean and closes perfectly.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
37 g
Silver type
Minerva
Title additional information
37g
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
As new - unused
Height
13 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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