Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – Circa 1900

Name: Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon – Circa 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1154539
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

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.

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1154539

Dealers Internal Reference

P51541

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