Odiot Rare French Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon

Outstanding dinner size fontenelle by Odiot France 950 sterling silver flatware set, 105 pieces. The forks in this set are particularly impressive and massively heavy. This fabulous cutlery service includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 8" 11 luncheon knives, 8 1/2" 12 luncheon forks, 7 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 cocktail/oyster forks, 5 1/4" 12 large dinner spoons, 8 3/8" 11 breakfast knives, 8" 1 caviar knife, hollow handle all-sterling, 8" 1 pierced sifting/straining spoon, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 5/8" 1 serving fork, 3-tine, hollow handle all-sterling, 8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with matching monogram on the reverse. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Superb set of flatware made by Odiot, the best of the best in silver French cutlery. Napoleon and the splendor of Empire period marked the beginning of a glorious chapter for the House of Odiot. Directed by the extraordinarily talented Jean-Baptiste Claude, Jean Baptiste Gaspard's grandson, Odiot received many prestigious orders from the Emperor and his family, such as Napoleon's coronation sword and scepter, the magnificent cradle for the King of Rome, immense dinner services for Napoleon's mother, and his sister Pauline Borghèse...

Founded in 1690, the House of Odiot gained prominence through prestigious commissions from Emperor Napoleon and his family, which in turn led to orders from all the courts of Europe. Every piece of Odiot silver is entirely hand made to order in France. Odiot collections can be found in many of the most prestigious museums in the world. Outstanding Penthievre by Odiot France 950 sterling...

This sterling silver Olive Spoon is used to serve olives without them drying out. An elegant touch to serving the savory fruit of the Mediterranean, it will elevate any Taking a note from historical dining when each guest would have an individual utensil for olives during an olive course, this update allows you to serve olives in any form. Fabricated in sterling silver and then finished by hand in his Brooklyn, NY studio, this piece is the creation of silversmith and jewelry designer Heath Wagoner...

A fine and impressive, unusual vintage George VI English sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This fine vintage Ge...

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain shovel shaped bowl. The handle terminal is embellished with a cast features depicting Celtic knots and interlacing designs, paralleling a mystical interlaced creature. The handle stem is further ornamented with a raised paralleling border, incorporating scrolling designs to either end. This impressive antique 1920s silver caddy spoon was crafted by the distinguished and collectable silversmith Alexander Ritchie of Iona, Scotland; the piece includes full Glaswegian hallmarks, in addition to identifying 'AR', 'Iona' and registration number RD NO 643267. Alexander was in the Merchant Navy and returned home once injured in a ship wreck. He returned home to help the family run hospitality business and married Euphemia Thomson; a prior student of the Glasgow School of Art. The couple expanded their love of art and Alex expanded his skill set from wood carving to metal work. Everything was made to the Ritchies' specifications and to a high standard. In 1937, Alex Ritchie's work was included in a prestigious Scottish Industries Exhibition on London. Condition This antique Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the stem and reverse of the handle are all very clear. Dimensions Length 12.1cm/4.8" Width 3.5cm/1.4" Height 1.7cm/0.7" Weight 1.2 troy ounces/36.4g Maker: Alexander Ritchie Date: 1926 Origin: Glasgow, Scotland Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique caddy spoon...