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Solid silver oyster forks, 12 pcs, Victor Boivin

Solid silver oyster forks, 12 pcs, Victor Boivin

Argent massif

Maitre orfèvre :V. Boivin

Magnificent set of solid silver oyster forks by the renowned Victor Boivin, in their original case, described and reproduced in the book by David Allan, Le couvert et la coutellerie de table française au XIXe siècle , p.323.

 

Magnificent set of 12 oyster forks, by the renowned Victor Boivin, in their original case.

In the Louis XV style, the handles are decorated with plant motifs, leafy scrolls and lilies of the valley.

Monogram “AL” on the bottom of the plugs.

Described and reproduced in the work of David ALLAN,

French tableware and cutlery in the 19th century, plate No. 18, p. 323

Made of solid silver, hallmarked with the Minerva 1st standard mark.

Goldsmith's hallmark and Minerva 1st standard hallmark inside the fork,

Master silversmith: Victor Boivin (1881-1897) (VB; 2 stars)

Condition :

Micro-scratches are present due to age and use.

Case in used condition, exterior stained and torn. Interior in fair condition (please see photos).

Dimensions:

Weight: 250 gr.

Length: 14 cm.

Dhs. 3,291.00 AED
Dhs. 3,291.00 AED
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Description du bien

Service de 12 fourchettes à huîtres dans son écrin d'origine, réalisé par Victor Boivin entre 1881 et 1897.

De style Louis XV, les manches sont à décor de motifs végétaux, de rinceaux feuillagés et de muguets.

Monogramme « AL » sur le bas des prises.

Décrite et reproduite dans l’ouvrage de David ALLAN,

Le couvert et la coutellerie de table française au XIXe siècle, N°18, p.323

En argent massif, poinçon d’orfèvre et poinçon Minerve 1er titre à l’intérieur du fourchon,

Maitre orfèvre : Victor Boivin (1881-1897) (V.B ; 2 étoiles)

Composition du bien

En argent massif, poinçon Minerve 1er titre

Etat du bien

Condition :

Présence de micros-rayures dues au temps et à l’usage.

Écrin en état d’usage, extérieur taché et déchiré. Intérieur en état correct (merci de bien vouloir regarder les photos).

Poids & Dimensions

Dimensions :

Poids : 250 gr.
Longueur : 14 cm.
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Materials

  • Vermeil:

Vermeil is a thin layer of gold applied to sterling silver.
Clad silver
Clad silver is a shell of sterling silver ‘clad’ with another material such as wax or resin. Widely used during the 20th century, it was often moulded and decorated with patterns.

  • Silver-plated metal


Silver-plated metal is a goldsmithing technique that involves applying a layer of silver to base metal.

  • The Minerva head hallmark


The Minerva head hallmark was introduced on 9 May 1838. It is used to mark silver items manufactured in France that have been tested using the wet method and recognised as being 950 thousandths (1st grade) or 800 thousandths (2nd grade) silver.
Minerva hallmark 1st fineness = 950 silver
Minerva hallmark 2nd fineness = 800 silver

  • The Boar's Head hallmark


Boar's Head hallmark = Hallmark used between 1838 and 1973 for small silver items

  • The Michelangelo Hallmark

The Michelangelo hallmark was stamped by the Paris Bureau on silver items recognised as 1st title (950 thousandths); introduced on 16 August 1819, it was abolished on 9 May 1838.
Michelangelo hallmark = 950 silver

  • The Raphael head hallmark


The Raphael head hallmark was stamped by the Paris Assay Office on silver items recognised as 2nd title (800 thousandths); introduced on 16 August 1819, it was abolished on 9 May 1838.
Raphael's head hallmark = 800 silver

  • The Facial Mask Hallmark


Facial mask hallmark = medium guarantee hallmark stamped on medium-sized silver items

Maintenance

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