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Vermeil tea spoons, Napoleon III period, 12 pieces, Alexis Désiré Lerat (1842-1843)

Vermeil tea spoons, Napoleon III period, 12 pieces, Alexis Désiré Lerat (1842-1843)

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Maitre orfèvre :A.D Lerat

Exquisite service of 12 solid silver and vermeil tea spoons, made by Alexis Désiré Lerat (1842-1843), in its original case. Napoleon III period.

Violin-shaped model, the Louis XV style sleeves are decorated with foliate scrolls.

The original case (cracked at the bottom) was made of exotic wood veneer. A brass band frames the edge of the case. The interior is lined with red silk (stains and tears).

 

Goldsmith's hallmark and Minerva 2nd standard hallmark inside the bowl.

Master silversmith: Alexis Désiré LERAT (1842-1843) (a rat; a star above)

Condition :

Micro-scratches are present due to age and use.

The case is in used condition, it is split at the bottom and the silk is stained and torn.

Dimensions:

Weight: 151 gr.

Length: 14 cm.

 

 

€329,60 EUR
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Description du bien

Ravissante service de 12 cuillères à thé en argent massif et en vermeil, réalisé par Alexis Désiré Lerat (1842-1843), dans son écrin d’origine. Époque Napoléon III.

Modèle violonnée, les manches, de style Louis XV, sont décor de rinceaux feuillagés.

L'écrin (fendu sur la partie basse) fut réalisé en bois de placage exotique. Un filet de laiton encadre le pourtour de l’écrin. Intérieur garnie de soie rouge (tâches et déchirures).

Maitre orfèvre : Alexis Désiré LERAT, actif entre 1842 et 1843, (un rat ; une étoile au-dessus)


Composition du bien

En argent massif et en vermeil, poinçon Minerve 2ème titre.

Etat du bien

Condition :
Présence de micros-rayures dues au temps et à l’usage.
Écrin en état d’usage, il est fendu sur le bas et la soie est tachée et déchirée.

Poids & Dimensions

Poids & Dimensions:

Poids : 151 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

No dishwasher, hand wash only