François Nicoud, Paris, late 19th century - Hors d'oeuvre set (4) - .950 silver - Appetizer service

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Offered as a four-piece service à hors-d’œuvre in solid silver 950/1000, by François Nicoud of Paris (late 19th century), comprising a pierced canapé knife, a round spoon, an oval spoon and a three-tine fork, with Minerva 1st title and F. Nicoud maker marks, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear and a total weight of 120 g and dimensions 15 cm high, 2 cm deep, 2 cm wide, originating from Paris, France.

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Massive silver appetizer service by François Nicoud – Paris, late 19th century. 1875

Elegant solid silver appetizer set 950/1000, consisting of four matching pieces: a pierced scoop, a round spoon, an oval spoon, and a three-prong fork. Each piece features finely executed openwork, complemented by delicate vegetal engravings characteristic of French goldsmithery from the late 19th century.

The sleeves adopt a slender silhouette, decorated with a medallion engraved with initials, framed by a beaded frieze and neoclassical-inspired scrolls. The pierced spoon bowls reveal beautiful stylized foliage motifs, demonstrating particularly precise craftsmanship.

Each piece bears:
the Minerve hallmark 1st grade (solid silver 950/1000)
Master's mark F. NICOUD, for François Nicoud, Parisian goldsmith active at the end of the 19th century.

High-quality, complete, and perfectly uniform service, featuring a smooth and regular patina.
A refined set, ideal for complementing vintage tableware or for elegant presentation of hors-d'oeuvres and desserts.

Massive silver appetizer service by François Nicoud – Paris, late 19th century. 1875

Elegant solid silver appetizer set 950/1000, consisting of four matching pieces: a pierced scoop, a round spoon, an oval spoon, and a three-prong fork. Each piece features finely executed openwork, complemented by delicate vegetal engravings characteristic of French goldsmithery from the late 19th century.

The sleeves adopt a slender silhouette, decorated with a medallion engraved with initials, framed by a beaded frieze and neoclassical-inspired scrolls. The pierced spoon bowls reveal beautiful stylized foliage motifs, demonstrating particularly precise craftsmanship.

Each piece bears:
the Minerve hallmark 1st grade (solid silver 950/1000)
Master's mark F. NICOUD, for François Nicoud, Parisian goldsmith active at the end of the 19th century.

High-quality, complete, and perfectly uniform service, featuring a smooth and regular patina.
A refined set, ideal for complementing vintage tableware or for elegant presentation of hors-d'oeuvres and desserts.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
120 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
Title additional information
Appetizer service
No. of items
4
Material
Silver
Manufacturer/ Brand
François Nicoud, Paris, late 19th century
Country of Origin
France
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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