A Really Gorgeous Large Antique French Gilt Silver Strawberry Spoon with a gold vermeil (gilt) bowl, and intricate hand-engraved decoration including strawberries, blossom, and a finely depicted bird in flight. The scalloped bowl is richly gilded and catches the light with a soft, warm glow. The bowl is marked with the French ‘Minerva Head Mark’ confirming the piece is made of .800 or higher purity silver, a standard for fine French silverware of the 19th century – circa 1900.
Measurements:
Length: 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)
Width: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)
Silver weight: 70g
In good condition – Light surface wear commensurate with age. Engraving remains crisp and clear; gilding retains strong colour.
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