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Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – Circa 1900
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Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 July 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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A Really Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon with a gold vermeil (gilt) bowl, and intricate hand-engraved decoration including strawberries, blossom, and a finely depicted bird in flight. The scalloped bowl is richly gilded and catches the light with a soft, warm glow. The bowl is marked with the French ‘Minerva Head Mark’ confirming the piece is made of .800 or higher purity silver, a standard for fine French silverware of the 19th century – circa 1900.

Measurements:

Length: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Width: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Silver weight: 70g

In good condition – Light surface wear commensurate with age. Engraving remains crisp and clear; gilding retains strong colour.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Strawberry Spoon to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154539
Dealers Internal Reference
P51541
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Description
A Really Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon with a gold vermeil (gilt) bowl, and intricate hand-engraved decoration including strawberries, blossom, and a finely depicted bird in flight. The scalloped bowl is richly gilded and catches the light with a soft, warm glow. The bowl is marked with the French ‘Minerva Head Mark’ confirming the piece is made of .800 or higher purity silver, a standard for fine French silverware of the 19th century – circa 1900.
fig 1. A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird.
fig 1. Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – Circa 1900

Measurements:

Length: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Width: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Silver weight: 70g

In good condition – Light surface wear commensurate with age. Engraving remains crisp and clear; gilding retains strong colour.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Strawberry Spoon to the 1900s.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154539
Dealers Internal Ref
P51541
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Archive I A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – Circa 1900

Archive II A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird. View IV
Archive V A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird. View V
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A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird.
Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – circa 1900
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A close-up view of a large antique French silver-gilt strawberry spoon bowl featuring detailed hand-engraved botanical motifs of fruit and a bird.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Spoon
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau / Belle Epoque
  • MaterialSilver, Gold Plating (Vermeil)
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsEngraved strawberry plants, Perched bird, Scalloped bowl rim
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Silver gilt, also known as vermeil, involves coating a base metal of sterling silver with a thin layer of gold. This technique has been used for centuries to provide the luxurious appearance of solid gold while offering greater durability and lower cost for functional items like flatware and vessels.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional smithing techniques such as casting, hammering, and hand-chasing. The gold plating was often applied using fire gilding or early electroplating methods, followed by intricate hand-engraving of botanical or pastoral motifs.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, such as the French boars head or minerva marks denoting silver standard purity, alongside makers marks. Additionally, hand-engraved details and natural signs of age-related patination and wear help confirm period manufacture.

These decorative items can be displayed inside glass cabinets, mounted in shadow boxes as wall art, or incorporated into tablescapes on silver display trays to add historic texture and metallic contrast to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Silver gilt should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth to avoid wearing away the delicate gold layer. Harsh chemical dips and abrasive silver polishes must be avoided, and items should be stored in tarnish-resistant cloth in low-humidity environments.
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