19th Century Sugar Tongs, Louis XV Style, In Silver-gilt With Handles In The Shape Of Claws
Artist: Ofèvre J H Une étoile Et Différent (à Identifier).
A very fine, high-quality sugar tong, 19th century, in the Louis XV style.
Weight: 71.93 g.
It is decorated with clasps and medallions topped with foliate scrolls and highlighted by volutes that give rise to fillets extending to the ends supporting the handles in the form of clawed paws or lions.
These fillets emphasize all the contours of the object's shape to accentuate its volume.
Made with a substantial thickness of silver, this piece of silverware is heavy and of high quality; it bears the Minerva silver 1st grade silver, as well as the silversmith's mark (visible in the last zoomed photo).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Weight: 71.93 g.
It is decorated with clasps and medallions topped with foliate scrolls and highlighted by volutes that give rise to fillets extending to the ends supporting the handles in the form of clawed paws or lions.
These fillets emphasize all the contours of the object's shape to accentuate its volume.
Made with a substantial thickness of silver, this piece of silverware is heavy and of high quality; it bears the Minerva silver 1st grade silver, as well as the silversmith's mark (visible in the last zoomed photo).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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I ship all over the world, please ask me for the shipping cost.
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120 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 15,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1647145
Availability: In stock
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