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Argent fourré cream ladle with gilt metal lining, Art Nouveau

Argent fourré cream ladle with gilt metal lining, Art Nouveau

Argent fourré & métal doré

Maitre orfèvre :

Monogrammed cream ladle, in its original case. 

Influenced by Art Nouveau, the handle is decorated with leafy scrolls, roses and spring motifs. 

Monogram on the bottom of the spatula (LD?)

The handle is made of filled silver, with the Minerva 2nd standard hallmark on the top of the handle. 

The spoon is made of silver-plated metal, chased with floral motifs and a fox head.

Goldsmith's name: illegible

Our opinion: Although slightly old-fashioned, this spoon is adorned with the most beautiful reflections and brings a delicate romantic note in addition to the delicious treat it is about to serve.

Ideal for standing out from the crowd and showcasing your uniqueness with antique silverware!

Condition :

  • Minor scratches due to age and use
  • Case in used condition
  • partially blunted gilded metal

Weight & dimensions:

Weight: 142 gr.

Length: 25 cm.

$200.00 USD
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Low stock: 1 left

Description du bien

Louche à crème monogrammée, dans son écrin d’origine.

D'influence Art Nouveau, le manche est à décor de rinceaux feuillagés, de rose et de motifs printaniers.

Monogramme sur le bas de la spatule (LD?)

Le manche est en argent fourré, au pinçon Minerve 2ème titre sur le haut du manches.

Le cuilleron est en métal argenté, ciselé de motif floraux et d’une tête de goupil.

Maitre orfèvre : non lisible

Composition du bien

Le manche en argent fourré et le cuilleron métal doré

Etat du bien

Condition :
Micros-rayures due au temps et à l'usage
écrin en état d'usage
métal doré partiellement émoussé

Poids & Dimensions

Poids : 142 gr.
Longueur : 25 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