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The first mark on French silver concerned the town of the products origin, a complicated process as each town had its own symbol. Silversmiths personal marks developped in Paris in the 14th C and spread to the rest of France. Letter dates were introduced in 1460 and in 1543 the countermark became the first mark to guarantee the quality of the silver in a piece. In the 17th and 18th C , Louis XIV and Louis XV ordered that silver be melted down to pay for the various wars of the time (including the silver furniture of Versailles). Hence little silver of this period remains.
The French Revolution of 1789 also demanded the melting of silver and suppressed the guilds which had always ensured high quality.

SILVER COFFEE POT
For sale by : Au Réveil Du Temps

Early 19th century silver coffee pot with ivory handle, signed by Marc Augustin Lebrun. Excellent condition.
En savoir plus... €1200

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Ménagère en métal argenté Ercuis
For sale by : Antiquités Anne Marie Perrier

Ménagère en métal argenté Ercuis, modèle au filet violon, composée de 49 pièces. 12 cuillères, 12 fourchettes, 12 grands couteaux, 12 petites cuillères, 1 louche. Bon état...
En savoir plus... €280

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SILVER COFFEE POT
For sale by : ANTIQUITES ARMEL LABBE

Silver coffee pot for one person. 19th century. Minerva hallmark. Weight: 260 grams. Good general condition. Contact us for delivery.
En savoir plus... €550

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19th C SILVER STOUP
For sale by : " La Boutique Opio" proche de Nice

Pretty silver stoup (110 grs) nineteenth rockery style. In the background a representation of Mary, Jesus and St John the Baptist, and on the basin there is the representation of an angel....
En savoir plus... €450

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SILVER COFFEE POT
For sale by : ANTIQUITES ARMEL LABBE

19th century "egoiste" (single person) coffee pot in silver. Silversmith: E.P. Puiforcat. Weight: 160 grams. Good general condition, some small dents in places. Contact us for delivery.
En savoir plus... €330

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SILVER TUMBLER
For sale by : ANTIQUITES ARMEL LABBE

Louis XV style silver tumbler. Minerva octagonal hallmark. Silversmith's hallmark partly erased. Weight 60 grams. Good condition. Contact us for delivery.
En savoir plus... €130

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SILVER TUMBLER
For sale by : ANTIQUITES ARMEL LABBE

Late 19th century, Louis XV style, silver tumbler with the initials "GL". Minerva octagonal hallmark. Silversmith: Boulenger, Paris. Weight 100 grams. Good condition. Contact us for...
En savoir plus... €130

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SILVER TRAY
For sale by : ANTIQUITES ARMEL LABBE

Silver tray with octagonal Minerva hallmark and silversmith's hallmark EL. Weight: 420 grams. Contact us for delivery.
En savoir plus... €430

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SILVER TASTE VIN
For sale by : Anne Besnard

18th century taste vin in silver engraved with the name of the first owner "IACQUE GOVION". Hallmark for the silversmith Pierre IX Hanappier 1706-1777 registered in 1730, crowned...
En savoir plus... €1000

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LOUIS XV PERIOD TUMBLER
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Very attractive Louis XV period tumbler in silver. Paris hallmark for 1783 to 1744. Engraved with the initials of the previous owner P. Bernardiau and with the initials on the back...
En savoir plus... €650

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18th CENTURY CHOCOLAT POT
For sale by : Anne Besnard

18th century chocolat pot for one in silver. Silversmith Jean François Breton alias Lebreton who was registered in Paris in 1737 and practiced until 1791. Charge hallmark: crowned "A" for...
En savoir plus... €1800

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LOUIS XV STYLE DESSERT KNIVES
For sale by : ANTIQUITES ARMEL LABBE

12 Louis XV style dessert knives in silver plate with steel blades, in their original box. Good condition. Contact us for delivery. Length of a knife: 20.5 cm
En savoir plus... €90

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FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD CUTLERY
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Pair of Empire period forks and spoon. Control hallmark for Paris from 1798 to 1809, the silversmith is Rousseau Louis Claude registered in 1803. Initials on the handle "A.T." Weight 170...
En savoir plus... €250

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PUIFORCAT SILVER VEGETABLE TUREEN
For sale by : Galerie Tramway

Silver vegetable tureen (weight: 1450 grammes) with the hallmark "E-P" for the silversmith Emile PUIFORCAT and with the 1st title hallmark Mercury head for the late 19th century. Initials...
En savoir plus... €2400

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SILVER SOUP TUREEN
For sale by : Galerie Tramway

Large soup tureen in silver decorated with coats of arms inscribed in Breton "Youl Doue" (by the volonty of God). Minerva 1st title hallmark. Weight: ll20 grams.
En savoir plus... €1400

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LARGE SILVER PAN
For sale by : Galerie Tramway

Large Empire style pan in silver with ebony handle. Minerva 1st title hallmark. Weight : 995 grams Good condition.
En savoir plus... €1300

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RESTAURATION PERIOD SEWING BOX
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Charming little Restauration period sewing box comprising a thimble, a pair of scissors, a needle, a needle case, all in vermeil and the scissors with steel blades. Excellent condition.
En savoir plus... €550

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SILVER VEGETABLE TUREEN
For sale by : Galerie Tramway

Silver vegetable tureen by Fray Harleux, Paris. Minerva hall mark. Good general condition, total weight: 1 kg 250 .
En savoir plus... €1700

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CUTLERY BOX
For sale by : Philippe Cote Antiquites

Oak cutlery box containing 86 pieces in silver with Minerva hallmark and silversmith's hallmark: - 18 large forks - 18 large spoons - 18 dessert spoons - 18 dessert forks - 13 dessert...
En savoir plus... €4800

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CUTLERY BOX BY CARDEILHAC
For sale by : Philippe Cote Antiquites

Cutlery box by Cardeilhac, 24 place Vendome, Paris (1904-1913), comprising 84 pieces: - 12 large forks - 12 large spoons - 12 dessert forks - 12 dessert spoons The above pieces are hallmarked...
En savoir plus... €3200

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LOUIS XVI STYLE CUTLERY
For sale by : Antiquités Christophe Rochet

Louis XVI style cutlery in silver plate, partly by Christofle, comprising 113 pieces: - 18 knives (length 25cm) - 12 fruit knives - 16 forks - 15 spoons - 12 fish knives and forks - 12 tea...
En savoir plus... €680

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SERVING CLOCHE
For sale by : Antiquités Souvenirs d'autrefois

Excepational serving cloche with its tray in silver plate. Some small scratches. Tray: 62 x 51 cm. Cloche: 51 x 37 cm, height 30 cm. From the succession of Gaston Lenotre
En savoir plus... €1480

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For sale by : Ecritoire Antiquites Poidras jean-luc

En savoir plus... €480

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SILVER BRACELET
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Elegant late 19th century silver bracelet with jade cabochons. Boar head hallmark, used since 1838. Small interior width 4,6 cm, large interior width 6,4 cm. Good general condition one cabochon...
En savoir plus... €480

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18th CENTURY SERVING SPOON
For sale by : Anne Besnard

18th century serving spoon in silver. Control hallmark: Profile of a man for Caen 1775-1781; crowned "P" for the year 1774-1775; two more hallmarks on the handle which are illegible. The...
En savoir plus... €590

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ENGLISH CARVING SET
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Carving set comprising two forks and two knives by "Joseph Rodgers and sons cutlers to her Majisty", "6 Norfolk street à Sheffield". Ivory and silver handles with steel blades....
En savoir plus... €480

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SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE
For sale by : Galerie Lauretta

Louis XVI style tea and coffee service in silver comprising a coffee pot, a tea pot, a sugar basin and a milk jug. Each piece has the Minerva 1st title hallmark and the hallmark of the silversmith ...
En savoir plus... €2950

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SUITE OF SILVER KNIVES
For sale by : Philippe Cote Antiquites

Attractive suite of 42 silver knives by Aucoc, Paris, comprising: 24 large knives (25 cm) and 18 small knives (20 cm). Both the handles and blades of the small knives are in silver. Minerva hallmard...
En savoir plus... €1300

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CHRISTOFLE SILVER PLATE CUTLERY
For sale by : Philippe Cote Antiquites

Attractive cutlery box containing 118 pieces of Christofle silver plate cutlery: - 12 large spoons - 12 large forks - 12 large knives - 24 dessert forks and spoons - 12 small knives - 24 fish...
En savoir plus... €2400

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CHRISTOFLE SILVER PLATE CUTLERY
For sale by : Philippe Cote Antiquites

Attractive Louis XVI style silver plate cutlery by Christofle, comprising 127 pieces: - 12 dinner forks - 12 dinner spoons - 12 dinner knives - 12 dessert forks - 12 fruit knives - 12 fish...
En savoir plus... €2400

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NAPOLEON III PERIOD TEAPOT
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Napoleon III period silver teapot by the silversmith Gustave Keller. Height: 14 cm. Weight 572 grams.
En savoir plus... €950

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SILVER KNIVES
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Twelve knives with silver handles and stainless steel blades, with the initials "P.S" and the Minerva hallmark. The silversmith is Ravinet d'Enfert. Perfect condition. Length : 25...
En savoir plus... €380

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CHRISTOFLE SILVER PLATE CUTLERY
For sale by : Philippe Cote Antiquites

Oak cutlery box containing 123 pieces of Christofle cutlery in silver plate, model Marly: - 12 large forks - 12 large spoons - 12 large knives - 12 spoons - 12 dessert forks - 12 dessert...
En savoir plus... €3200

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SILVER PLATE CHAMPAGNE GLASSES
For sale by : Antiquités Lyonnaises

Six champagne glasses in silver plate.
En savoir plus... €100

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CHAMPAGNE BUCKET
For sale by : Au Réveil Du Temps

Champagne bucket by MOET et CHANDON in silver plated pewter. Very good condition. Circa 1930s-40s.
En savoir plus... €750

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REGENCY STYLE TUREEN
For sale by : Anne Besnard

Regency style tureen and tray in richly decorated silver. Minerva hallmark and the hallmark for the silversmith Martial Gauthier, who worked between 1888 and 1902 at 39 rue Rambuteau,...
En savoir plus... €3200

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