Superb Antique French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Vermeil Spoon Set of 6 in Wood Box. All items and photos are the express property of Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. No reproduction without prior written consent. We’ll be sending out sale notices and special deals to our’Favorites’ customers. In 19th century France, sterling silver flatware was a traditional wedding gift. 950/1000 pure silver or perhaps. 800/1000 pure silver (more sturdy for small utensils like these or sewing items, etc), and since it is considered a dessert spoon, usually coated in a generous layer of 18k gold, and called “vermeil”. This is a beautifully boxed set of 6 such spoons. The box, fine wood with brass stringing and “CAFE” as cartouche suggests the Napoleon III era, c. I have shown the goldsmiths’ or silversmith’s mark but I didn’t find it for identification to a very specific period of time, so we’ll say they’re mid-1800s. Very good to excellent for age and type. These are stunningly beautiful and seem not to have been used much, if at all. The 18k coating is well-retained and the spoons are heavy (for teaspoons) and substantial. Patterns were not named. Silversmiths were, and the strict controls of precious metals in France is guaranteed with the control marks. Minerve #1 is the finest, at. The vermeil, or gold layered pieces require a thicker layering of 18k gold than any other Nation, as well. Full measurements are noted on the photos. We’re easy to deal with. You are very important! Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 – 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. Icon here or above to see more of our inventory, offerings and venues. We have a HUGE assortment of the finest antiques to be found online, all at your fingertips with Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. _gsrx_vers_631 GS 6.9.8b6 (631). This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Flatware & Silverware”. The seller is “antiquesuncommontreasure” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
- Age: 1850-1899