Solid silver stew spoon, Paris, 1768–1774

18th century solid silver stew spoon, made between 1768 and 1774, in Paris.

Plain silver model, made between 1768 and 1774, in Paris.

Monogram, framed by a floral wreath, on the reverse of the spatula.

Discharge mark (head of a young man with a bun), as well as three other illegible marks.

The hallmark of a young man's head with a chignon = discharge hallmark used between 1768 and 1774, under the administration of the tax farmer Julien Alaterre. It was used on silver items with a fineness of 958/1000.

Condition :

In good condition, with numerous micro-scratches due to almost 300 years of use.

Dimensions:

Weight: 101 gr.

Length: 29.5 cm