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Silver and silver-plated oyster fork, Philippe Berthier (19th-20th century)

Silver and silver-plated oyster fork, Philippe Berthier (19th-20th century)

argent massif & argent fourré

Maitre orfèvre :Philippe Berthier

We're smitten with this adorable oyster fork! The silver handles are highlighted with a cleverly woven Gordian knot.

Oyster fork, made by Philippe Berthier.

The handle is decorated with a Gordian knot.

The fork is made of solid silver and the handle is made of filled silver, with the Minerva 2nd standard hallmark.

Silversmith: Philippe Berthier (from 1847)

Condition:

Micro-scratches are present due to age and use.

Dimensions:

Weight: 20 gr.

Length: 14 cm.

 

€298,70 EUR
€298,70 EUR
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Description du bien

On craque pour ces fourchettes à huîtres toute mimi ! Réalisées par Philippe Berthier, les manches en argent sont soulignés d'un noeud gordien, habilement enlacé.

Service de 6 fourchettes à huître, réalisées par Philippe Berthier.

Les manches sont à décor de noeud gordien.

Les fourchons sont en argent massif et les manche en argent fourré, au poinçon Minerve 2ème titre.

Maître-orfèvre : Philippe Berthier (actif dès 1847)

Condition:
Présence de micros-rayures dû au temps et à l’usage.

Dimensions :
Poids: 20 gr.
Longueur: 14 cm.

Composition du bien

Les fourchons sont en argent massif et les manche en argent fourré, au poinçon Minerve 2ème titre.

Etat du bien

Condition:
Présence de micros-rayures dû au temps et à l’usage.

Poids & Dimensions

Poids: 20 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