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Finely Engraved French Silver Fish Knife by Henin & Cie, Belle Époque Period
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Finely Engraved French Silver Fish Knife by Henin & Cie, Belle Époque Period

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 October 2025 · Touch of Time Antiques
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A superb French silver fish knife by Henin & Cie, Paris, late 19th to early 20th century. Executed in .950 fine silver, this elegant piece is richly decorated with finely engraved scrolling foliage and floral motifs across the shaped blade. The shell terminal is beautifully cast and crisply detailed, enhancing the sculptural quality of the handle. Stamped with the French Minerva mark (1st standard) and the maker’s mark for Henin & Cie, one of the leading Parisian silversmiths of the period.

Origin: France

Maker: Henin & Cie

Hallmarks: Minerva 1st standard (.950), maker’s mark

Dimensions: L 28.2 cm × W 4.7 cm

Weight: 128.96 g / 4.14 ozt

Condition: Excellent, light surface wear commensurate with age

A striking and highly decorative piece of antique silver, ideal for the collector of fine Continental flatware.

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Touch of Time Antiques has dated this French Silver Fish Knife to the 1900s.

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A superb French silver fish knife by Henin & Cie, Paris, late 19th to early 20th century. Executed in .
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950 fine silver, this elegant piece is richly decorated with finely engraved scrolling foliage and floral motifs across the shaped blade.
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The shell terminal is beautifully cast and crisply detailed, enhancing the sculptural quality of the handle. Stamped with the French Minerva mark (1st standard) and the maker’s mark for Henin & Cie, one of the leading Parisian silversmiths of the period.

fig 1. An intricately engraved French silver fish knife featuring scrollwork motifs and a shell-shaped terminal.
fig 1. Finely Engraved French Silver Fish Knife by Henin & Cie, Belle Époque Period

Origin: France

Maker: Henin & Cie

Hallmarks: Minerva 1st standard (.950), maker’s mark

Dimensions: L 28.2 cm × W 4.7 cm

Weight: 128.96 g / 4.14 ozt

Condition: Excellent, light surface wear commensurate with age

A striking and highly decorative piece of antique silver, ideal for the collector of fine Continental flatware.

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this French Silver Fish Knife to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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An intricately engraved French silver fish knife featuring scrollwork motifs and a shell-shaped terminal.
Finely Engraved French Silver Fish Knife by Henin & Cie, Belle Époque Period
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An intricately engraved French silver fish knife featuring scrollwork motifs and a shell-shaped terminal.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBelle Epoque
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork, Floral engraving, Shell terminal

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The Belle Epoque period, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is characterised by ornate, organic motifs such as scrolling foliage, rococo revivals, and exceptionally fine hand-engraving influenced by nature.

These items were typically crafted from solid silver or high-grade silver plate, utilising techniques such as hand-chasing, intricate acid-etching, and deep hand-engraving to delineate decorative blade patterns.

Authenticity is verified by examining makers marks or silversmith hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, alongside evaluating the crispness of the hand-engraving and the natural weight of the piece.

Antique silver cutlery adds historical contrast when displayed in glass-fronted cabinets, used as part of formal tablescapes, or arranged within a modern minimalist dining room to provide textural interest.

Preservation requires storing items in tarnish-resistant cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners, and using specialised silver polishes sparingly only when necessary to maintain the integrity of the original engraving.
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