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Solid silver and vermeil mocha spoons, 13 pcs, Hénin & Vivier (1891-1896)

Solid silver and vermeil mocha spoons, 13 pcs, Hénin & Vivier (1891-1896)

Argent massif & vermeil

Maitre orfèvre :Hénin & Vivier (1891-1896)

Perfect for your espresso, discover this superb set of 12 mocha spoons made by Hénin & Vivier (1891-1896), in sterling silver and vermeil. A silver sugar tong is also included. A beautiful piece not to be missed! 🤩

Set of 12 mocha spoons, in solid silver and vermeil in its original box.

In the Louis XV style, the spatulas are decorated with foliate scrolls and volutes. A monogram is present on the reverse of the spatulas.

Made of solid silver, the inside of the spoons is gilded. The silversmith's mark and the French Minerva 1st standard hallmark are both inside the spoons. Vermeil is a thin layer of gold applied to solid silver.

Minerva hallmark, 1st standard = 925 silver

Master silversmith: Hénin & Vivier (1891-1896)

A sugar tong made of foreign silver is included with this service.

Condition :

Minor scratches due to age and use. Vermeil slightly worn.

Monogrammed case in used condition, exterior stained and torn. Interior in fair condition.

Dimensions:

Weight: 240 gr.

Length: 12 cm.

 

solid silver and vermeil mocha spoon by Hénin & Vivier

$536.00 USD
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Description du bien

Service de 12 cuillères à moka, en argent massif et en vermeil dans son coffret d’origine.

De style Louis XV, les spatules sont ornées de rinceaux feuillagés et de volutes. Un monogramme est présent sur le verso des spatules.
On joint à ce service une pince à sucre en argent massif étranger.

En argent massif, l’intérieur des cuillerons sont vermeillés. Poinçon d’orfèvre et poinçon Minerve 1er titre à l’intérieur des cuillerons.

Maître-orfèvre : Hénin Vivier (1891-1896)

Composition du bien

En argent massif et en vermeil, poinçon Minerve 1er titre

Etat du bien

Condition :
Présence de micros-rayures dues au temps et à l’usage. Vermeil légèrement émoussé.

Écrin monogrammé en état d’usage, extérieur taché et déchiré. Intérieur en état correct.

Poids & Dimensions

Dimensions :
Poids : 240 gr.
Longueur : 12 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