Tureen - .950 silver - French Empire
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French Empire-style soup tureen from France in 950 silver, weighing 1,207 g with a 22 cm diameter and 18 cm height, in good condition with minor wear and slight dents on the lid.
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French Empire Soup Tureen / Vegetable Tureen - 950 Silver - France -
Description
Elegant, classical vegetable tureen / soup tureen made of French 950 silver. The vessel impresses with its timeless, clear design featuring the Empire-era geometric handles. The curved cover sits with an elaborated, sculpted ring-knob with laurel and flower wreath motif. The tureen has been repeatedly stamped with the French assay mark / fineness mark, guarantee mark, and master mark.
Details about the item
• Product type: Soup Tureen / Vegetable Tureen
• Fineness: 950
• Country of origin: France
Puns (Assay marks):
• The Rooster stands for the Guarantee stamp 950 - Paris and Departments, early 19th century
• The oval portrait of an old man “Michel Angelo” is the Paris guarantee mark for medium and large objects, early 19th century
• The silversmith’s mark is worn and not legible, as are the marks on the lid
Condition
Good, well-cared-for condition with a lovely even patina. Normal light signs of use and fine surface scratches are present. There are slight dents on the lid.
Weight & dimensions
• Total weight: 1,207 g
• Measurements
Height: 18 cm Diameter: 22 cm
Shipping & notes
• Shipping is fast, securely packaged, and exclusively as a insured parcel with tracking
Please note the high-resolution photos carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.
French Empire Soup Tureen / Vegetable Tureen - 950 Silver - France -
Description
Elegant, classical vegetable tureen / soup tureen made of French 950 silver. The vessel impresses with its timeless, clear design featuring the Empire-era geometric handles. The curved cover sits with an elaborated, sculpted ring-knob with laurel and flower wreath motif. The tureen has been repeatedly stamped with the French assay mark / fineness mark, guarantee mark, and master mark.
Details about the item
• Product type: Soup Tureen / Vegetable Tureen
• Fineness: 950
• Country of origin: France
Puns (Assay marks):
• The Rooster stands for the Guarantee stamp 950 - Paris and Departments, early 19th century
• The oval portrait of an old man “Michel Angelo” is the Paris guarantee mark for medium and large objects, early 19th century
• The silversmith’s mark is worn and not legible, as are the marks on the lid
Condition
Good, well-cared-for condition with a lovely even patina. Normal light signs of use and fine surface scratches are present. There are slight dents on the lid.
Weight & dimensions
• Total weight: 1,207 g
• Measurements
Height: 18 cm Diameter: 22 cm
Shipping & notes
• Shipping is fast, securely packaged, and exclusively as a insured parcel with tracking
Please note the high-resolution photos carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Empire Style
Gross weight
1207 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
French Empire
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
0 cm
Diameter
22 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800, 1800-1850
