Soufflot: Solid Silver And Vermeil Dessert/petit Fours Serving Set. Art Nouveau Decoration, Circa 1900

Magnificent Art Nouveau silver and vermeil dessert or petit four set.

The set comprises a shell-shaped spoon, a spatula, and a fork.

The spatulas are formed by a scroll of acanthus leaves unfurling along the handle and joining at the ends in a motif of scrolling flowers and foliage.
The decoration is very elaborate, with a strong, dynamic style and intricately cut motifs.

The ends are made of partially vermeiled silver, finely engraved and/or pierced.

Each piece is hallmarked:
. Minerva 1st standard (pre-1973) for 950/1000 silver

. Maker's mark: HS with a rising sun and a star for Henri Soufflot, active from 1884 to 1910

Magnificent flatware with a superb Art Nouveau design, very vegetal and dynamic, typical of the early period.

13.5 to 14 cm

68.9 grams

Very good condition. Minor scratches from use and wear to the gilt, which is slightly pale.

Collection in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.

France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of the world: €35