A rare set of art deco serving utensils presented in its original lined box. The serving fork and spoon have sterling silver handles with ornate embossed designs, marked with the Minerva stamp, and tines and bowl crafted from natural translucent horn. C. 1920s.

11” length.

Marking: Minerva silver hallmark

Vintage item, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

Vintage metal blanc (silver plated) sugar pinchers from France, with baroque style repousse designs and authentic maker’s mark stamps. Use as tongs for sugar cubes, ice, olives, pickles or as a charcuterie serving utensil. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Styles (shown in order with 2nd maker’s stamp photo)

• Lion’s Claw Tongs with Medallion: 7” L
  Ribbon & foliage pattern
  Markings: “18”

• Shell Tongs with Roses: 5” L
  Victorian style hourglass handle

• Talon Claw Tongs with Shell: 5.5” L
  "Á la Russe" Russian style handle
  Markings: SFAM, 2 Gr Metal Aliage Blanc (silverplate)

• Tulip Tongs with Fleur-de-Lis Design: 4” L
  847 silver, Rogers Bros. International Silver
  (shown individually, not in group photo)

Vintage items, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

Antique sterling silver tongs from France, with an engraved motif on handles and leaf-shaped claws. The perfect size tongs for a charcuterie board or serving olives, pickles, lemons, or sugar cubes for afternoon tea… Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Hallmarked and stamped.

Antique item, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

Elegant Minerva silver pie & pastry servers / cake knives with engraved spade-shaped blades in Rococo and Art Deco styles. These quintessentially French serving utensils are perfect to dress up your tabletop. Mix and match with other vintage silver for a unique farmhouse look. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Styles

• Art Deco Square Tip Server: 10” L

• Rococo Pierced Server: etched paisley blade with ornate repousse handle 11” L

Minerva silver and hallmark stamps on blades.

Vintage items, made in France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.

French antique serving spoons with varied pierced or reticulated bowls and handle designs. Beautiful for entertaining or every day dining. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.

Hallmarked with the French Minerva 1 stamp on the bowls and handles, indicating the French standard sterling silver content of .950 (which is higher than the .925 English standard of sterling).

Styles (shown in order individually)

• Scalloped: pierced clovers with embossed leaf handle - 7”
  “AD” with pigeon hallmark - Alphonse Dutac c. 1880

• Oval: pierced web with beaded handle - 7.5”
  “PB” with duck hallmark - Philippe Berthier c. 1841

• Flat Oblong: pierced flat elongated bowl with monogrammed handle - 7.75”
  “PB” with duck hallmark - Philippe Berthier c. 1841

• Round Pinwheel: pierced pinwheel with smooth handle (monogram back) - 7.25”
  “PB” with duck hallmark - Philippe Berthier c. 1841

• Oval Scoop: pierced leaves deep bowl with smooth handle - 7.25”
  “PB” with duck hallmark - Philippe Berthier c. 1841

• Flat Oval: pierced leaves with beaded handle -7.5”
  “PB” with duck hallmark - Philippe Berthier c. 1841

Antique items, imported from France.

Please note that all Les Fleurs vintage and one-of-a-kind antique items are unique in both their character and weathering which represents their historical significance.