A charming antique French sterling silver & gilt vermeil 5-piece condiment spoon set. Comprising of a mustard spoon and four salt spoons with scalloped shell shaped bowls. The handles incorporate elegant rococo styling, featuring ornate scrolling foliage. All housed in the original blue satin and velvet lined fitted presentation box. Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, which guaranteed the finest quality French sterling silver of. 950/1000 purity in use from 1838 95% pure silver and higher grade than the standard. Also bearing maker’s marks for Parisian silversmith Henri Soufflot, who commence trade at 89 rue de Turbigo, Paris from 1884 – 1910. In overall good condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. Silver weighs 36.4 grams. Salt spoons measure 2 5/8 length. Mustard spoon is 3 5/8 length. Box measures 4 5/8″ x 5 3/8″. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. The item “Antique French Sterling Silver Open Salt Cellar & Mustard Pot Spoons 5pc Set Box” is in sale since Monday, June 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “micflsun” and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Salt Cellars
- Composition: Sterling Silver
