Antique 1840's FRENCH 950 STERLING SILVER Sugar/Candy Bowl Tea Caddy Drageoir

Description

Antique French Sterling Silver
Drageoir / Candy Dish /
Sugar Bowl
NO Monograms
You are bidding on a Rococo Style
French Antique Sterling Silver Drageoir /
Sugar Bowl / Candy Dish from Louis-Philippe Period
(1830-1850)
It has been beautifully designed having two handles made of leafy foliage. The candy dish is resting on a raised foot above a square base that is intricately sculptured with leaves.
It is
fully hallmarked with
French “
Minerve
Premier
Titre
” hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838.The
Minerve
Premier
Titre
is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. It also bears makers marks of Etienne-Auguste Courtois a
master silversmith in Paris from 1834-1847
who was located at
62 rue du Temple in Paris
.
Measurements:
Height with top: 7 1/2 inch (19 cm)
Width of the bowl with handles: 7 1/8 inch (18 cm) without handles: 4 3/8 inch (11 cm)
Weight: 323 grams (  11.4 ounce )
Condition:
This sterling silver drageoir is in a good antique condition with
There is a faint scratch mark (see picture #8) and a very small almost not visible dent (see picture #7)the Some scratch marks on the inside of the bowl due to great age and use. (see pictures #10-12)  Please refer to the detailed photos of the listing for condition.
It will be an impressive and prestigious addition to your table setting or to your French collection.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions
The Candy Dish be shipped from France with tracking and insurance.