Work from the second half of the 19th century Neo-Renaissance...
Work from the second half of the 19th century
Neo-Renaissance spoon in 750‰ yellow gold; the twisted handle is topped with a four-lobed motif composed of intertwined rings embellished with fleurons and fleurs-de-lis, partially highlighted with white and green enamel.
Dimensions: 10.7 x 2.4 cm.
Gross weight: 18.8 g.
(Weld marks, normal wear and tear, missing enamel). The polylobed motif at the end of this spoon’s handle belongs to the ornamental vocabulary of the Neo-Renaissance style, with its sculptural, even architectural forms. It is reminiscent of the motifs developed by Louis Wièse beginning in the late 19th century.
Work from the second half of the 19th century
Neo-Renaissance spoon in 750‰ yellow gold; the twisted handle is topped with a four-lobed motif composed of intertwined rings embellished with fleurons and fleurs-de-lis, partially highlighted with white and green enamel.
Dimensions: 10.7 x 2.4 cm.
Gross weight: 18.8 g.
(Weld marks, normal wear and tear, missing enamel). The polylobed motif at the end of this spoon’s handle belongs to the ornamental vocabulary of the Neo-Renaissance style, with its sculptural, even architectural forms. It is reminiscent of the motifs developed by Louis Wièse beginning in the late 19th century.
