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A Wonderful Set of 6 Parisian Silver Gilt Shot Glasses
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A Wonderful Set of 6 Parisian Silver Gilt Shot Glasses

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 March 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Wonderful Set of 6 Parisian Silver Gilt Shot Glasses” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A wonderful set of six French silver shot glasses. These superb examples have gently tapering engraved bodies, with applied leaf panels and richly gilded interiors. Created by Alphonse Debain at 79 Rue de Temple, Paris, a surviving set of six is a lovely find. Interesting and unusual collector's pieces, with a practical use.. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses. The base rims have a couple of minor bruises, commensurate with age and use. The gilding is intact.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker's mark and fineness mark.

Date :- Paris 1883-1911.

Maker :- Alphonse Debain..

Height :- 4.3 cms.

Diameter :- 3.5 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Gilt Shot Glasses to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091348
Dealers Internal Reference
K1554
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A wonderful set of six French silver shot glasses.
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These superb examples have gently tapering engraved bodies, with applied leaf panels and richly gilded interiors.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Created by Alphonse Debain at 79 Rue de Temple, Paris, a surviving set of six is a lovely find. Interesting and unusual collector's pieces, with a practical use.. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A set of six small silver gilt shot glasses featuring embossed leaf motifs and fluted detailing.
fig 1. A Wonderful Set of 6 Parisian Silver Gilt Shot Glasses

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses. The base rims have a couple of minor bruises, commensurate with age and use. The gilding is intact.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker's mark and fineness mark.

Date :- Paris 1883-1911.

Maker :- Alphonse Debain..

Height :- 4.3 cms.

Diameter :- 3.5 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Silver Gilt Shot Glasses to the 1900s.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091348
Dealers Internal Ref
K1554
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Location
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A set of six small silver gilt shot glasses featuring embossed leaf motifs and fluted detailing.
A wonderful set of 6 Parisian silver gilt shot glasses
Ref: SA1091348
A set of six small silver gilt shot glasses featuring embossed leaf motifs and fluted detailing.
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  • Object[Barware]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Art Nouveau]
  • Material[Sterling Silver, Gold]
  • Colour[Silver and Gold]
  • MotifsLeaf relief, Fluted panels, Gilt interior
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Silver gilt, also known as vermeil, refers to sterling silver items that have been coated with a thin layer of fine gold through electroplating or a traditional fire-gilding process.

Antique silver cups were typically manufactured using methods such as raising from a flat sheet of metal, spinning, or casting, often finished with hand-chased ornamentation and applied decorative elements.

Authenticity is usually verified by examining manufacturer hallmarks, silver purity stamps, maker marks, and observing the natural wear patterns and patination on the gold wash over the silver substrate.

Antique silver drinkware can be displayed on a bar cart, incorporated into a dining table setting as decorative accents, or arranged on a mirrored tray to introduce metallic texture and reflective surfaces.

Silver gilt items should be cleaned sparingly using a very soft cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding harsh silver dips or abrasive polishes that can strip away the delicate gold layer.
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