Silver Ice Cream Knife By A. Aucoc, Paris, Circa 1890
French 950 Silver Louis XV Style Ice Cream Knife (Serpe) by André Aucoc, Paris, c. 1890.
Founded in 1821, Maison Aucoc was one of Paris's premier luxury houses, serving French royalty (including Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie) and famously training Art Nouveau master René Lalique. Under André Aucoc, the firm won top honors at the 1889 and 1900 Paris Universal Exhibitions.
Style & Design: The handle features finely chased asymmetrical rocaille scrolls, shells, and floral motifs paired with a graceful, curved sickle blade.
Hallmarks & Purity: Struck on the blade with the French Minerva 1st Standard hallmark, alongside the lozenge maker's mark for André Aucoc.
Weight: 131 g
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Silver metal
Length: 26.5 cm
Reference (ID): 1856557
Availability: In stock
