Spoon, Sugar tongs, Tea strainer (15) - Silver, Vermeil - France - Second half 19th century
Tea service in silver gilt (gold-plated sterling silver) , Minerva hallmark and hallmark of master silversmith French craftsmanship from the Louis Philippe or Napoleon III era (circa 1840-1860) presented in its original box with rosewood exterior and interior lined with silk and velvet (stained with slight gaps in the material) 26 x 18 cm, without key consisting of 12 teaspoons measuring 15 cm, sugar tongs, tea strainer and a small scoop for a total of 246 grams superb, rare decoration with laughing mask, flowers and scallop shells in perfect condition, near mint, rare for an approximately 160-year old cutlery set Please see the many pictures. Gorgeous. secure shipping
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Tea service in silver gilt (gold-plated sterling silver) , Minerva hallmark and hallmark of master silversmith French craftsmanship from the Louis Philippe or Napoleon III era (circa 1840-1860) presented in its original box with rosewood exterior and interior lined with silk and velvet (stained with slight gaps in the material) 26 x 18 cm, without key consisting of 12 teaspoons measuring 15 cm, sugar tongs, tea strainer and a small scoop for a total of 246 grams superb, rare decoration with laughing mask, flowers and scallop shells in perfect condition, near mint, rare for an approximately 160-year old cutlery set Please see the many pictures. Gorgeous. secure shipping