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Solid silver oyster fork, Paul Reczka

Solid silver oyster fork, Paul Reczka

Argent massif

Maitre orfèvre :Paul Reczka

We offer you this solid silver oyster fork, from the Art Nouveau period and delightfully unusual! A very beautiful creation initiated by Paul Reczka.

The silversmith, Paul Reczka (1891-1912), created a very interesting oyster fork here, retaining the fork-like principle and adapting it to a spoon. An opening was created on the left side to allow cutting the membrane connecting the oyster to its shell.

The net-style handles are decorated with scallop shells and small flowers. The monogram "AB" is on the bottom of the handle.

Made of solid silver, Minerva 2nd standard hallmark and silversmith's hallmark inside the bowl.

Master silversmith: Paul Reczka, admitted in 1891 until 1912

Condition:

Micro-scratches and scratches due to time and use.

Dimensions:

Weight: 23 gr.

Length: 13.5 cm.


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

Service de 6 fourchettes à huitres en argent massif.

L’orfèvre, Paul Reczka (1891-1912), a ici créé un modèle très intéressant de fourchette à huîtres en conservant le principe du fourchon et en l’adaptant sur un cuilleron. Une ouverture a été créée sur le latéral gauche afin de permettre de couper la membrane reliant l’huître à sa coquille.

Modèle filet, les prises sont à décor de coquille Saint-Jacques et de petites fleurs. Monogramme « AB » sur le bas de la prise.

En argent massif, poinçon Minerve 2ème titre et poinçon de l’orfèvre à l’intérieur du cuilleron.

Maître-orfèvre : Paul Reczka, reçu en 1891 jusqu'en 1912

Condition:
Micros-rayures et rayures dû au temps et à l’usage
Une rayure marquée sur le cuilleron

Composition du bien

En argent massif, poinçon Minerve 2ème titre

Etat du bien

Condition:
Micros-rayures et rayures dû au temps et à l’usage
Une rayure marquée sur le cuilleron

Poids & Dimensions

Poids & Dimensions :

Poids: 23 gr.

Longueur: 13,5 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