Henri Soufflot & Cie: Six Silver-gilt Dessert Spoons With An Imperial Eagle Decoration

Magnificent set of six imperial spoons in solid silver.

The spoons feature a magnificent decoration of an imperial eagle encircled by a laurel wreath and holding a thunderbolt in its talons. It is surrounded by ribbons and acanthus leaves.

The back of the spoons is decorated with a rich motif of scrolls, acanthus leaves, and palmettes forming a blank cartouche.

The stems, decorated with fillets and palmettes, join a large antique vase motif on the back of the spoons, surmounted by a large palmette.

This decoration is very rich and pronounced, giving it a strong presence and maximum decorative effect.

The spoons are gilded (vermeil).

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 set of spoons decorated in honor of the Napoleonic era.

12.8 cm long

116.76 grams net weight for the set

Very good condition. Minor scratches from use.

Collection in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.

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