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Mother-of-pearl and silver cheese knives, 18 pieces, 19th century
Mother-of-pearl and silver cheese knives, 18 pieces, 19th century
Argent massif & nacre
Maitre orfèvre :Piault & Leroy
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A superb set of 18 cheese knives made by two goldsmiths: Jules Piault and Gustave Leroy
The handles are made of mother-of-pearl, adorned with a ferrule featuring an anthropomorphic design. The blades are made of solid silver, bearing the Minerva 2nd standard hallmark.
Master silversmith: Jules Piault (established in the mid-19th century); Gustave Leroy (established between 1886 and 1896)
Condition:
Minor scratches due to age and use. Dents and impacts on the mother-of-pearl of 8 handles (See photos).
Low stock: 1 left
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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