1 13

Fruits

Fruit knives, mother-of-pearl & silver, 12 pieces, Paul Canaux & Cie

Fruit knives, mother-of-pearl & silver, 12 pieces, Paul Canaux & Cie

Argent massif & nacre

Maitre orfèvre :Paul Canaux & Cie (1889-1911)

Exquisite set of 12 fruit knives, from the Art Nouveau period, in mother-of-pearl and solid silver and made by the renowned silversmith Paul Canaux & Cie between 1889 & 1911.

Ideal for highlighting the elegance of your table, mother-of-pearl is adorned with iridescent reflections.

The mother-of-pearl handles feature ferrules decorated with leafy scrolls.

The blades are made of silver, Minerva hallmark 2nd standard, maker's mark and guarantee hallmark visible on the blades.

Art Nouveau period.

Master silversmith: Paul Canaux & Cie (1889-1911)

Condition:

Minor scratches due to age and use.

Case in used condition, stained interior, cracked, stained and torn exterior.

Dimension:

Weight: 466 gr.

Length: 19.5 cm.

€462,47 EUR
€462,47 EUR
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Low stock: 1 left

Description du bien

Ravissant service de 12 couteaux à fruits, d'époque Art Nouveau, en nacre et en argent massif et réalisé par Paul Canaux & Cie entre 1889 et 1911.

Idéal pour souligner l'élégance de votre table, la nacre se pare de reflets iridescents.

Les manches en nacre se dotent de viroles ornementées de rinceaux feuillagés.

Les lames sont en argent, poinçon Minerve 2ème titre, poinçon de maitre et poinçon de garantie visible sur les lames.

Epoque Art Nouveau

Maître-orfèvre : Paul Canaux & Cie (actif entre 1889-1911)

Composition du bien

Les lames sont en argent massif, poinçon Minerve 2ème titre.
Les manches sont en nacre.

Etat du bien

Condition:
Micros-rayures dues au temps et à l’usage.
Ecrin en état d’usage, intérieur taché, extérieur fendu, taché et déchiré.

Poids & Dimensions

Dimensions :
Poids: 466 gr.
Longueur: 19,5 cm.
View full details

We'll tell you more:

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