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Beautiful French Solid Silver Gilt Ladle Spoon C1880 Antique Bird
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Beautiful French Solid Silver Gilt Ladle Spoon C1880 Antique Bird

19th century
Sold 11 December 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A stunning French antique solid sterling silver gilt ladle spoon. It is hallmarked with the French boars head guarantee mark and the makers mark being VL. It has been well made and is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, initials to the bowl back. It measures over 5.25 inches (13.5cm) long by over 1.5 inches (4.1cm) wide and weighs 20 grams. A very well made beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Ladle to the 1880s.

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A stunning French antique solid sterling silver gilt ladle spoon. It is hallmarked with the French boars head guarantee mark and the makers mark being VL.
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It has been well made and is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, initials to the bowl back.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures over 5.25 inches (13.5cm) long by over 1.5 inches (4.1cm) wide and weighs 20 grams. A very well made beautiful example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Ladle to the 1880s.

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SA1181452
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Archive I An ornate antique French silver gilt ladle with a chased handle and a rounded bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful French Solid Silver Gilt Ladle Spoon C1880 Antique Bird

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An ornate antique French silver gilt ladle with a chased handle and a rounded bowl.
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH SOLID SILVER GILT LADLE SPOON c1880 ANTIQUE BIRD
Ref: SA1181452
An ornate antique French silver gilt ladle with a chased handle and a rounded bowl.
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  • ObjectServeware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsChased metalwork, Pierced handle design, Rounded bowl, Scroll motifs

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Silver gilt, also known as vermeil, is sterling silver that has been coated with a thin layer of gold. In the 19th century, this was typically achieved through a hazardous process called fire gilding or through modern electroplating methods introduced during that era.

These items were predominantly crafted from solid silver, often meeting high fineness standards such as the French Minerve first standard (950 parts per thousand). Artisans employed techniques like casting, chasing, engraving, and hand-gilding to achieve intricate ornamentation.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining official French hallmarks, such as the Minerva head stamp indicating silver purity, alongside individual makers marks or punch marks. Additionally, the depth of the hand-chasing, the quality of the gold wash, and natural wear patterns assist in authentication.

Such decorative pieces can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, mounted in shadow boxes, or styled as part of a curated tablescape using a mix of period and modern tableware to add metallic warmth and historical texture.

Antique silver gilt requires gentle handling to preserve the delicate gold layer. It should be stored in tarnish-resistant cloth, washed manually in lukewarm water with mild soap when necessary, and kept away from abrasive polishes that could strip the gilding.
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