Vermeil bonbonnière, Restoration period
Vermeil bonbonnière, Restoration period
Maitre orfèvre :
Majestic silver-gilt and crystal bonbonnière, from the Restoration - Second Empire period.
In the Louis XV style, the base is adorned with foliate scrolls and shells resting on 4 openwork feet with volutes. The shaft is beaded.
The wavy handles are decorated with scrolling foliage.
The body, made of cut crystal, is covered with a lid whose fret is adorned with scrolls.
Vieillard punch (1819-1838)
Master silversmith: François-Auguste Chenaud (1821-1854)
We would appreciate it if you would bear in mind that this property is almost 200 years old.
Due to its advanced age, this sweetener has survived many periods/political regimes in our history. The shocks, chips, and scratches are the result.
In order to best assist you in your choice, we wanted to offer you as many photos as possible detailing its condition.
We are at your disposal should you require more photos or information.
As you can see in the photos above, the different parts of the candy dish can be disassembled for easier cleaning. A 1.5 mm hex key will make it easier to insert the rivets between the handles.
Condition :
- Minor scratches on the item,
- Impacts and chips on the crystal,
- There are very visible scratches on the lid.
- Impacts inside the handles and the cap,
- Some gilding is missing from a small part of the shaft.
- The vermeil is missing from the shells at the base.
Dimensions:
Weight including crystalware: 836 gr.
Weight without crystalware: 368 gr.
Height: 19 cm.
Width: 11 cm.
Low stock: 1 left
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Description du bien
Description du bien
Composition du bien
Composition du bien
Etat du bien
Etat du bien
Poids & Dimensions
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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
No dishwasher, hand wash only