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French Silver Minerva

Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris
Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris

Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris

By Émile Froment-Meurice

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The sculptural composition is modelled to the highest quality, by one of the best French sculptors and silversmiths of his period. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), Ma...

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

20th Century French Flambé Glaze Pottery & Silver Mounted Bowl, c.1900
20th Century French Flambé Glaze Pottery & Silver Mounted Bowl, c.1900

20th Century French Flambé Glaze Pottery & Silver Mounted Bowl, c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Signed underneath Boulognes, Desvres Boulogne s/Mer. Hallmarked French silver (minerva 950 standard), Silversmith unknown.

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20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Mid 20thC French Solid Silver & 18K Gold, Mother Of Pearl Box, Dunhill c.1950
Mid 20thC French Solid Silver & 18K Gold, Mother Of Pearl Box, Dunhill c.1950

Mid 20thC French Solid Silver & 18K Gold, Mother Of Pearl Box, Dunhill c.1950

By Dunhill

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Noël 1959). Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 standard silver purity), illegible French maker's mark in a horizontal lozenge, French post-1838 control mark.

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20th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

French Coffee Pot in Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Minerva Hallmark, Circa 1850
French Coffee Pot in Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Minerva Hallmark, Circa 1850

French Coffee Pot in Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Minerva Hallmark, Circa 1850

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exceptional 19th century French Ewer or coffee pot is crafted in solid silver, bearing the prestigious Minerva hallmark, certifying a silver purity of 950/1000.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Minerva Champagne Cellar
Minerva Champagne Cellar

Minerva Champagne Cellar

By Art Decor

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Porcelain champagne bucket, with French texture and silver frame, Minerva stamp. France, CIRCA 1910.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver Bowl Serving Spoon Napoléon Trois, Minerva Head
Antique French Sterling Silver Bowl Serving Spoon Napoléon Trois, Minerva Head

Antique French Sterling Silver Bowl Serving Spoon Napoléon Trois, Minerva Head

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite large sterling silver souce or bowl ladle, sterling handle. Excellent condition, stamped with the Minerva Hallmark and the Makers initials LP.

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Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emile Puiforcat  "Cannes " sterling silver sugar tongs "Minerva head mark"
Emile Puiforcat  "Cannes " sterling silver sugar tongs "Minerva head mark"

Emile Puiforcat "Cannes " sterling silver sugar tongs "Minerva head mark"

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cannes was part of the collection of his wedding in 1928 , was made in sterling silver and marked with the France Minerva Head standard silver .Marked EP and also Puiforcat France on...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Silver & Crystal Bowl with Handles, Minerva 1 Hallmark, Paris 1838 - 1919
Solid Silver & Crystal Bowl with Handles, Minerva 1 Hallmark, Paris 1838 - 1919

Solid Silver & Crystal Bowl with Handles, Minerva 1 Hallmark, Paris 1838 - 1919

Located in Beirut, LB

The silver components bear the French Minerva 1 hallmark, indicating that the piece is made of 950 purity silver, a higher standard than Sterling.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century - French Box with Silver Beauty Accessories
19th Century - French Box with Silver Beauty Accessories

19th Century - French Box with Silver Beauty Accessories

Located in Porto, PT

Interior with several compartments and French silver and glass toiletries, with 'Minerva' and 'A&L' goldsmith hallmarks.

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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Stunning 20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter c.1920
Stunning 20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter c.1920

Stunning 20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter c.1920

By Tetard Freres

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This fine piece is as relevant today as it was in the 1920s, it makes a fantastic statement piece and wonderful as part of a collection of barware in the modern home. Hallmarked Fren...

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20th Century French Other Glass

Materials

Silver

Stunning 20th Century French Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter
Stunning 20th Century French Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter

Stunning 20th Century French Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This fine piece is as relevant today as it was in the 1900s, it makes a fantastic statement piece and wonderful as part of a collection of barware in the modern home. Hallmarked Fren...

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20th Century French Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau French Silver Beakers by Edouard Fournemet
Art Nouveau French Silver Beakers by Edouard Fournemet

Art Nouveau French Silver Beakers by Edouard Fournemet

By Edouard Fournemet

Located in Bochum, NRW

Made by the renowned French silversmith Edouard Fournemet. Marked on the wall with the French silver hallmark Minerva, under the bottom with the maker's mark, France, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup
1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup

1920’s French Sterling Silver Large Challah Goblet Cup

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The piece is marked with French silver hallmarks, including the Minerva head guarantee mark, confirming solid French silver, along with a maker’s mark.

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Vintage 1920s Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19thC French Solid Silver Salt And Pepper Mills, Odiot, Paris c.1880
Antique 19thC French Solid Silver Salt And Pepper Mills, Odiot, Paris c.1880

Antique 19thC French Solid Silver Salt And Pepper Mills, Odiot, Paris c.1880

By Maison Odiot Paris, Odiot

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The bold scale and sculptural appearance allow them to stand equally well as functional tableware or as striking decorative objects. Hallmarked French Minerva (950 silver standard), ...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860
19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860

19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860

By Christofle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The sculptural figure is modelled to the highest quality, undoubtedly by one of the best French sculptors and silversmiths of the period. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standa...

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

20thC French Silver Mounted Glass Ice Buckets & Champagne Cooler By Cartier
20thC French Silver Mounted Glass Ice Buckets & Champagne Cooler By Cartier

20thC French Silver Mounted Glass Ice Buckets & Champagne Cooler By Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Its timeless design would adorn any modern or traditional setting, when not in use it can be used for flowers. Hallmarked French Minerva silver (950 standard), Made in France, "Cart...

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20th Century French Other Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking
19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking

19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French silver timbale was crafted circa 1860 and bears the official tête de Minerve poinçon, confirming solid silver of at least 800 purity. The form is classic and eleg...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.
Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.

Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Marks wing, a palm, three stars above, four stars below and French 1st standard Minerva silver mark on handles.

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Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Stunning 20thC French Art Deco Solid Silver & Baccarat Crystal Decanter c.1920
Stunning 20thC French Art Deco Solid Silver & Baccarat Crystal Decanter c.1920

Stunning 20thC French Art Deco Solid Silver & Baccarat Crystal Decanter c.1920

By Baccarat, Tetard Freres

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This fine piece is as relevant today as it was in the 1920s, it makes a fantastic statement piece and wonderful as part of a collection of barware in the modern home. Hallmarked Fr...

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20th Century European Other Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960

Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A true gem of a smoking set; of course could be used for many other uses, it makes a wonderful table display. Made from solid French silver having the 1st title Minerva hallmark for...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean E. Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Service Cannes Model Circa 1930, 119
Jean E. Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Service Cannes Model Circa 1930, 119

Jean E. Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Service Cannes Model Circa 1930, 119

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Puiforcat – Sterling Silver Flatware Service, Cannes Model, Art Deco, circa 1930 The service comprises 119 pieces: 12 dinner forks 6 tablespoons 12 dinner knives 12 fish forks ...

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Vintage 1930s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century
Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century

Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Size of 2 ewers (1st pair) H 22.5 cm P 14 cm L 12 cm Size of 2 ewers (2nd pair) H 24 cm P 16 cm L 13 cm French silver stamp Minerva dans octogone apres 1838 Period: Sec...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling
Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling

Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling

Located in Paris, FR

These grape scissors are vermeil, solid silver gilded, French guaranty Minerva 1st.t 950/1000and with magnificent chiseling.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil

Round French Silver Deep Blue Guilloché Enamel & Crystal Table Box
Round French Silver Deep Blue Guilloché Enamel & Crystal Table Box

Round French Silver Deep Blue Guilloché Enamel & Crystal Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Round French Silver Deep Blue Guilloché Enamel and Crystal Table Box  Hallmarked with French Minerva on the silver rim  This exquisite round French silver table box, standing 3 inch...

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage 20thC French Hermès Solid Silver Playing Cards Table Set
Vintage 20thC French Hermès Solid Silver Playing Cards Table Set

Vintage 20thC French Hermès Solid Silver Playing Cards Table Set

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The decks of cards are original to the set and are marked with the Hermès Paris writing and decorative print. Hallmarked French Silver (950 Minerva), Signed to the base "HERMÈS PARI...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Games

Materials

Silver

Large Oval French Silver Photograph Frame by Emile Langlois, c.1910
Large Oval French Silver Photograph Frame by Emile Langlois, c.1910

Large Oval French Silver Photograph Frame by Emile Langlois, c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A very smart oval picture frame made from French silver bearing the Minerva silver guarantee mark in two places.

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925
Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925 French Silver hallmark Minervas Head with #3 and Silversmith mark of KISS F An Extraordinary example of signed ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

French Crystal and silver condiment set
French Crystal and silver condiment set

French Crystal and silver condiment set

Unavailable

H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in

French Crystal and silver condiment set

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

Superb 3 bowl condiment set with silver handle and lid to mustard bowl. Hallmarked with the french silver minerva mark 800 silver.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Crystal Serveware

French Silver Sifter Spoon, circa 1900
French Silver Sifter Spoon, circa 1900

French Silver Sifter Spoon, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 1 in W 8 in D 2.25 in

French Silver Sifter Spoon, circa 1900

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

Has the French Minerva silver mark, circa 1900.   Measurements: Length: 8" (approx 20cm) Width of bowl: 2 1/4" (approx 5.5cm) Silver weight: 72g In good condition - any d...

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Antique Early 1900s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of Eight French Sterling Silver Flatware Puiforcat Moliere Pattern
Set of Eight French Sterling Silver Flatware Puiforcat Moliere Pattern

Set of Eight French Sterling Silver Flatware Puiforcat Moliere Pattern

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Each piece is stamped with French silver marks Minerva with tiny number lower left "1" designates sterling silver. 925 after 1973; and indistinct date letter B (?)

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20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Antique PUIFORCAT Vermeil Sterling Silver 5pc Wine Coaster Set
Antique PUIFORCAT Vermeil Sterling Silver 5pc Wine Coaster Set

Antique PUIFORCAT Vermeil Sterling Silver 5pc Wine Coaster Set

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in San Marcos, CA

All with a gilded or 18k gold vermeil finish on sterling silver, the French Minerve or Minerva hallmarks on all.

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20th Century French Edwardian Platters and Trays

Materials

Sterling Silver

HERMES Paris GENTLEMAN SILVER SET
HERMES Paris GENTLEMAN SILVER SET

HERMES Paris GENTLEMAN SILVER SET

By Hermès

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

HERMES PARIS 50’S GENTLEMAN TRAVEL SET HERMES Paris 50’s Gentleman travel set
 Silver Minerva French assay mark and red leather
 Case with handle measurement 53x36x9cm
 Two larg...

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1950s French Trunks and Luggage

French Silver Sifter Ladle, probably Pierre Queille 1834-1846
French Silver Sifter Ladle, probably Pierre Queille 1834-1846

French Silver Sifter Ladle, probably Pierre Queille 1834-1846

Located in Toronto, Ontario

French Silver Minerva 1st standard (950 std) mark and what appears to be PQ between a spade in lozenge.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centerpiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris
Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centerpiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris

Antique 19th Century, French Solid Silver Centerpiece, Froment-Meurice, Paris

By Émile Froment-Meurice

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The sculptural composition is modelled to the highest quality, by one of the best French sculptors and silversmiths of his period. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), Ma...

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver Gilt Set Of Six Comports, Boin-Taburet, c.1890
19th Century French Silver Gilt Set Of Six Comports, Boin-Taburet, c.1890

19th Century French Silver Gilt Set Of Six Comports, Boin-Taburet, c.1890

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The glass glass bowls are all hand etched with floral decorations. Hallmarked French Silver Minerva, Paris, Maker: Boin-Taburet.

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890
19th Century French Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890

19th Century French Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French Silver (Minerva's head, 950 Standard silver purity), Paris, year 1890s, Maker's mark Moutot, Paris.

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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890
19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890

19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French Silver (Minerva's head, 950 Standard silver purity), Paris, year 1890s, Maker's mark Moutot, Paris.

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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, Frey & Fils, Paris C.1880
19th Century French Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, Frey & Fils, Paris C.1880

19th Century French Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, Frey & Fils, Paris C.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

All parts hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 high standard), Paris, circa 1880's, Maker F.Frey (Frey & Fils).

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Exceptional Figural Ewer, Odiot, c.1880
19th Century French Solid Silver Exceptional Figural Ewer, Odiot, c.1880

19th Century French Solid Silver Exceptional Figural Ewer, Odiot, c.1880

By Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 high standard), Paris, year 1870-80, Maker's mark for Jean-Baptiste Gustave Odiot.

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Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, Odiot circa 1890
19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, Odiot circa 1890

19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, Odiot circa 1890

By Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French Silver (Minerva's head, 950 Standard silver purity), Paris, year 1890s, Maker's mark for La Maison Odiot, or House of Odiot was founded in 1690 by Jean...

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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

20th Century French Silver-Gilt and Guilloche Enamel Egotist Tea Set, circa 1900
20th Century French Silver-Gilt and Guilloche Enamel Egotist Tea Set, circa 1900

20th Century French Silver-Gilt and Guilloche Enamel Egotist Tea Set, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), year 1838-present, guarantee mark (boar), Maker's mark "JM" (Jules Marie, active 1889-1912, 5 rue Froissant, Paris), Retailed by Appa...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970
Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970

Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This item comes accompanied with the original retail presentation box. Hallmarked French Silver Minerva (950 standard), Paris, Made by Hermès.

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Vintage 1970s French Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Bowl On Stand, Paris c.1820
Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Bowl On Stand, Paris c.1820

Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Bowl On Stand, Paris c.1820

By Marc-Augustin Lebrun

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The piece is supported by feet shaped like ram's masks. Hallmarked French Silver Minerva (950 standard), Paris, circa 1819-38, Maker Marc-Augustin LeBrun.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Serving Bowls

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique 19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Paris, circa 1880
Antique 19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Paris, circa 1880

Antique 19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Paris, circa 1880

By Alphonse Debain

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

All parts Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950 standard), Maker A.D (Alphonse Debain, 1883-1911, 79 Rue du Temple, Paris).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Paris, circa 1880
Antique 19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Paris, circa 1880

Antique 19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Paris, circa 1880

By Alphonse Debain

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

All parts Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950 standard), Maker A.D (Alphonse Debain, 1883-1911, 79 Rue du Temple, Paris).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique French Empire Solid Silver Six Piece Tea Service, circa 1890
Antique French Empire Solid Silver Six Piece Tea Service, circa 1890

Antique French Empire Solid Silver Six Piece Tea Service, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

All parts Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950 standard), Maker J.M (Unknown).

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Alphonse Debain, circa 1890
19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Alphonse Debain, circa 1890

19th Century French Empire Solid Silver Tea Service, Alphonse Debain, circa 1890

By Alphonse Debain

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The cartouche engraved with dual crowned crests, commemorating the joining of two noble households. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950 standard), Maker A.D (Alphonse Debain, 1883...

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Paris, c.1890
19th Century French Solid Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Paris, c.1890

19th Century French Solid Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Paris, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each piece is hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 Standard), Paris, Maker Maison Fray.

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Decorative Vase, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Decorative Vase, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Decorative Vase, circa 1890

By Henin et Vivier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950 standard), Paris, Maker HV (Henin & Vivier, active 1891-1896) Size: Height 29.5cm Width 16cm Weight 1080g.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Cast Candelabra, Paris, circa 1890
19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Cast Candelabra, Paris, circa 1890

19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Cast Candelabra, Paris, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked French silver Minerva (950 standard), Paris, Makers Mark (indistinguishable) Measures: Height (each) 48cm Width (each) 30cm Combined silver weight 7020g.

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Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Silver

French Solid Silver Large Dinner Service, Mon Odiot, Paris, circa 1890
French Solid Silver Large Dinner Service, Mon Odiot, Paris, circa 1890

French Solid Silver Large Dinner Service, Mon Odiot, Paris, circa 1890

By Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Of traditional shape and decorated with elegant guilloché borders, applied with cast crowned masks above floral garlands, mounted with scrolled acanthus leaf handles and finials. Hal...

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Antique 19th Century French Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver

19th C French Silver Gilt Large Liqueur Service by Moison Odiot, Paris, c.1890
19th C French Silver Gilt Large Liqueur Service by Moison Odiot, Paris, c.1890

19th C French Silver Gilt Large Liqueur Service by Moison Odiot, Paris, c.1890

By Prévost, Récipon & Cie, Maison Odiot

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A truly superb and very rare set, made by undoubtedly the finest French silversmith. Hallmarked French Silver Minerva (950 standard), Paris, Maker's mark MON ODIOT PREVOST ET CIE (M...

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Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair Of Comports, Tetard Freres c.1890
Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair Of Comports, Tetard Freres c.1890

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair Of Comports, Tetard Freres c.1890

By Tetard Freres

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A truly superb and fine pair, made by undoubtedly the finest French silversmith. Hallmarked French Silver Minerva (950 standard), Paris, Tetard Freres.

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Antique 1890s French Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Tetard Freres, Paris, circa 1900
Antique French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Tetard Freres, Paris, circa 1900

Antique French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Tetard Freres, Paris, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The sculptural composition is very finelly modelled and stands on an ebony base. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), Maker Tetard Freres (active from 1903, Paris).

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Tetard Freres, Paris, circa 1900
Antique French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Tetard Freres, Paris, circa 1900

Antique French Solid Silver Centrepiece, Tetard Freres, Paris, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The sculptural composition is very finely modelled and stands on an ebony base. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), maker Tetard Freres (active from 1903, Paris).

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

19thC French Four Bottle Tantalus, Pierre Queille, Paris, c.1890
19thC French Four Bottle Tantalus, Pierre Queille, Paris, c.1890

19thC French Four Bottle Tantalus, Pierre Queille, Paris, c.1890

By Pierre-François Queillé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), Paris, Maker Pierre Francois Queille.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Important Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880
19th Century French Important Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880

19th Century French Important Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880

By Quizille Lemcine

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The plate decorated with a leaf and ribbon tied border and the center engraved with a large crest of two families. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva head, 950+ standard), Austrian im...

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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880

Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880

By Christofle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The sphere base (world) is flanked by a winged angel, a bull, an eagle and a lion, probably presented as an agricultural prize. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 high sil...

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Marble, Silver

19th Century French Important Solid Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880
19th Century French Important Solid Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880

19th Century French Important Solid Silver-Gilt Dinner Bell on Stand, circa 1880

By Quizille Lemcine

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The plate decorated with a leaf and ribbon tied border and the center engraved with a large crest of two families. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva head, 950+ standard), Austrian im...

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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Statues of Duellists, Émile Guillemin
19th Century French Solid Silver Statues of Duellists, Émile Guillemin

19th Century French Solid Silver Statues of Duellists, Émile Guillemin

By Émile Guillemin

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked with a French silver Minerva marks (950 standard), Makers mark unidentified, models designed by Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (16 October 1841–1907), a French sculpto...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Pair of Seven-Light Candelabra, A. Aucoc, circa 1890
Antique French Solid Silver Pair of Seven-Light Candelabra, A. Aucoc, circa 1890

Antique French Solid Silver Pair of Seven-Light Candelabra, A. Aucoc, circa 1890

By A. Aucoc

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 standard), Paris, year 1890-1900, Maker's mark for A.

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Antique 1890s French More Lighting

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Statue, Christofle, Paris, circa 1860
Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Statue, Christofle, Paris, circa 1860

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Statue, Christofle, Paris, circa 1860

By Christofle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 high silver standard), Paris, year 1860's, Maker Christofle.

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth
Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth

Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth

By Henin et Cie 1

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silversmith HENIN - 120-piece solid silver cutlery set - Minerva - NET WEIGHT: 5940 grs approximate GROSS WEIGHT FILLED SLEEVES: 2100 grs approximate SCRATCHES OF USE - NOT NUMBERED...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Odiot Solid Silver Gilt Royal Presentation Vase, Paris, circa 1845
Antique Odiot Solid Silver Gilt Royal Presentation Vase, Paris, circa 1845

Antique Odiot Solid Silver Gilt Royal Presentation Vase, Paris, circa 1845

By Odiot

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

All parts hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 high standard), Paris, year 1845, Maker's mark for Maison Odiot, and further signed Odiot Aparis".

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Boin Taburet 950 Sterling Silver Footed Triangular Bowl
Boin Taburet 950 Sterling Silver Footed Triangular Bowl

Boin Taburet 950 Sterling Silver Footed Triangular Bowl

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Marked: BOIN TABURET A PARIS, minerva hallmark (french silver mark indicating 950 fineness), GB (George Boin makers mark) Very nice condition, with some tarnish and slight surface s...

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20th Century Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Dish, Odiot, Paris, c.1880
19th Century French Solid Silver Dish, Odiot, Paris, c.1880

19th Century French Solid Silver Dish, Odiot, Paris, c.1880

By Odiot

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Flanked by shell handles within floral reserves. Hallmarked French Minerva (950 silver standard), Paris, inventory number 2483, Makers mark for Odiot.

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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Chinoiserie Ewers, Veyrat, Paris, circa 1830
19th Century French Solid Silver Chinoiserie Ewers, Veyrat, Paris, circa 1830

19th Century French Solid Silver Chinoiserie Ewers, Veyrat, Paris, circa 1830

By Jean Francois Veyrat

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The side panels intricately engraved with very detailed panels depicting various scenes of Chinese aristocracy in beautiful landscape surroundings. Hallmarked with French silver mark...

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique French 950 Silver Gilt Enamel Chalice by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand
Antique French 950 Silver Gilt Enamel Chalice by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand

Antique French 950 Silver Gilt Enamel Chalice by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand

Located in Long Island City, NY

Marked in two places with French Minerva high grade silver hallmark ( for 950/1000 silver) as well as maker's mark of Placide Poussielgue-Durand (1847-1891, Paris).

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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900
French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900

French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hallmarked on the underside with French silver marks (including the Minerva standard for .950 silver) and stamped Brevete S.G.D.G.

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Four-Light Candelabra, Odiot
Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Four-Light Candelabra, Odiot

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Four-Light Candelabra, Odiot

By Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 standard), Paris, year 1880-1900, Maker's mark for ODIOT (used 1825-1895), inventory number 5797.

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Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Four-Light Candelabra, Odiot
Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Four-Light Candelabra, Odiot

Antique 19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Four-Light Candelabra, Odiot

By Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 standard), Paris, year 1880-1900, Maker's mark for ODIOT (used 1825-1895), inventory number 5797.

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Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Antique 20thC French Solid Silver Smoking Set By Gustave Keller, Paris c.1920
Antique 20thC French Solid Silver Smoking Set By Gustave Keller, Paris c.1920

Antique 20thC French Solid Silver Smoking Set By Gustave Keller, Paris c.1920

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each piece is hallmarked French silver (950 minerva) Maker's mark G KELLER PARIS (Gustave Keller).

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20th Century French Other Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in London, GB

Hallmarks for Emile Puiforcat (EP), the French silver control Minerva mark along with English import marks for London 1943 by the London Assay Office is present.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French Minerva (950 silver standard), Paris, Maker E.C (Maison Cardeilhac, active 1804-1951, 24 place Vendome, Paris), stamped Cardeilhac Paris and serial num...

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver Tea Service on Tray, Odiot, Paris, c.1860
19th Century French Solid Silver Tea Service on Tray, Odiot, Paris, c.1860

19th Century French Solid Silver Tea Service on Tray, Odiot, Paris, c.1860

By Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each piece with panel reserves, cast as putto in various pursuits, the tray handles capped with cast reclining putto, exceptional high quality and extremely heavy gauge, bbeautifully...

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

19th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt Tea Service, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each part is Hallmarked French Minerva (950 silver standard), Paris, Maker E.C (Maison Cardeilhac, active 1804-1951, 24 place Vendome, Paris), stamped Cardeilhac Paris and serial num...

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Four Piece Tea Set, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870
19th Century French Silver-Gilt Four Piece Tea Set, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Four Piece Tea Set, Cardeilhac, Paris circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each piece standing on cast scroll feet, decorated with laurel leaves and overlapping coins, the body partly fluted, decorated with rosettes and draperies, set with carved grotesque ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870
19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870

19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each piece standing on cast scroll feet, decorated with laurel leaves and overlapping coins, the body partly fluted, decorated with rosettes and draperies, set with carved grotesque ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

SILVER FINEST 168-PIECE FLATWARE CUTLERY 24 PERSONS P.-F.QUEILLÉ FRANCE c.1900
SILVER FINEST 168-PIECE FLATWARE CUTLERY 24 PERSONS P.-F.QUEILLÉ FRANCE c.1900

SILVER FINEST 168-PIECE FLATWARE CUTLERY 24 PERSONS P.-F.QUEILLÉ FRANCE c.1900

By Pierre-François Queillé

Located in Vienna, AT

The Queillé - company existed until the Thirties of 20th century. SILVER 800 (hallmarked) branded by FRENCH SILVER OFFICIAL STAMP: Minerva's Head MADE CIRCA 1900 xxxxxxxxx...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century
Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century

Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Size of 2 ewers (1st pair): H 22.5 cm P 14 cm L 12 cm Size of 2 ewers (2nd pair) H 24 cm P 16 cm L 13 cm French silver stamp Minerva after 1838 Period: Second part of the 19...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Rare Hermès, Paris Sterling Silver Chain Link Desk Compass c.1960
Rare Hermès, Paris Sterling Silver Chain Link Desk Compass c.1960

Rare Hermès, Paris Sterling Silver Chain Link Desk Compass c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

Made from solid French silver having the 1st title Minerva hallmark for 950/1000 parts silver together with the silversmith's mark for Ravinet D'enfert.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Louis XVI style sterling silver knives, 19th century
Set of 6 Louis XVI style sterling silver knives, 19th century

Set of 6 Louis XVI style sterling silver knives, 19th century

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

The blades bear the French silver hallmark Minerva 1st standard and French silversmith Gustave Leroy's stamp, which dates our flatware's production between 1896 and 1897.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Set of Four Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons
19th Century Set of Four Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons

19th Century Set of Four Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons

Located in Vista, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century set of sterling silver salt cellars and spoons, French 950 Silver with Minerva mark.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Sterling Silver

Brown Glass Intaglio Minerva Mens Ring Late 19th Century
Brown Glass Intaglio Minerva Mens Ring Late 19th Century

Brown Glass Intaglio Minerva Mens Ring Late 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

The orange-brown circular glass intaglio with Minerva and hand resting on her shield with the medusa head. Ring size 9 Weight:19gr.

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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