Dinner set - Ménagère de service 5 pièces en Argent (Minerve 1er Titre) - Ivorine/Celluloid and Silver
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Five-piece silver service set (Minerve 1st Title) dating to 1850–1900 from France, with a salad service (2 pieces) in ivoirine/celluloid and silver, a two-piece roast cutting service, and a large serving spoon, all hallmarked Minerve 1er Titre (silver 950) except the sugar spoon in silver 800, presented in its original case with minor signs of wear in good used condition.
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Elegant Art Nouveau period table service box (late 19th - early 20th century), comprising a salad service and a leg/roast carving service (4 pieces in total) presented in their original case and an added service spoon (powdering spoon / cream or ice cream spoon) consisting of:
• Salad service (2 pieces): A large spoon and a large fork. The handles are made of ivorine (an early high-quality synthetic material imitating ivory), designed to protect the metal from the acidity of dressings.
• Carving/roast service (2 pieces): A large 3-tooth meat fork in steel and a leg/roast tongs with a screwable mechanism (allowing the bone of the leg to be held firmly during carving).
• Service spoon (1 piece): A large serving spoon (powdering spoon / cream or ice cream spoon) with a superb wide bowl, fluted and finely chiselled with vegetal motifs.
All pieces bear the Minerva hallmark 1st Title guaranteeing 950 silver; the ivorine/celluloid pieces have been needle-tested to ensure they are not ivory, with the exception of the sugar spoon which is 800 silver.
Happy bidding to all
As with all my items put up for auction on this site, this marvel has undergone no cleaning (just dusting), nor modification since purchase.
Please look carefully at the photos that form part of the description. Any damage not mentioned in the text but visible in the photos is considered described.
No shipping outside the EU; if you are outside the European Union you may bid on one of my lots however no claim will be possible in case of problems during transport.
Given the new import/export regulations to the USA there will be no shipping to that country anymore.
Careful professional shipping, with signature on delivery and insurance.
Seller's Story
Passionate about flea markets, and antiques of all kinds since my childhood, I was already selling on this site as an individual, the joy and kindness of the buyers made me understand that it was the right time to get started in my small business, I pay particular attention to the lots offered in order to be able to satisfy you, all my objects benefit from a very light cleaning and no restoration so that you can judge for yourself their quality and condition, so good auction to all and see you soon I hope
Translated by Google TranslateElegant Art Nouveau period table service box (late 19th - early 20th century), comprising a salad service and a leg/roast carving service (4 pieces in total) presented in their original case and an added service spoon (powdering spoon / cream or ice cream spoon) consisting of:
• Salad service (2 pieces): A large spoon and a large fork. The handles are made of ivorine (an early high-quality synthetic material imitating ivory), designed to protect the metal from the acidity of dressings.
• Carving/roast service (2 pieces): A large 3-tooth meat fork in steel and a leg/roast tongs with a screwable mechanism (allowing the bone of the leg to be held firmly during carving).
• Service spoon (1 piece): A large serving spoon (powdering spoon / cream or ice cream spoon) with a superb wide bowl, fluted and finely chiselled with vegetal motifs.
All pieces bear the Minerva hallmark 1st Title guaranteeing 950 silver; the ivorine/celluloid pieces have been needle-tested to ensure they are not ivory, with the exception of the sugar spoon which is 800 silver.
Happy bidding to all
As with all my items put up for auction on this site, this marvel has undergone no cleaning (just dusting), nor modification since purchase.
Please look carefully at the photos that form part of the description. Any damage not mentioned in the text but visible in the photos is considered described.
No shipping outside the EU; if you are outside the European Union you may bid on one of my lots however no claim will be possible in case of problems during transport.
Given the new import/export regulations to the USA there will be no shipping to that country anymore.
Careful professional shipping, with signature on delivery and insurance.
Seller's Story
Passionate about flea markets, and antiques of all kinds since my childhood, I was already selling on this site as an individual, the joy and kindness of the buyers made me understand that it was the right time to get started in my small business, I pay particular attention to the lots offered in order to be able to satisfy you, all my objects benefit from a very light cleaning and no restoration so that you can judge for yourself their quality and condition, so good auction to all and see you soon I hope
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Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
France
Model
Ménagère de service 5 pièces en Argent (Minerve 1er Titre)
Material
Ivorine/Celluloid and Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
22 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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