Seller: jerrymartel ✉️ (3,883) 100%,
Location: Paris, FR,
Ships to: WORLDWIDE,
Item: 283468723739
Antique French Sterling Silver Fish Serving Fork Louis XV Style Leontine Compère. Antique French Sterling Silver Fish Serving Fork, Louis XV Style, Leontine Compère Master Silversmith, Paris T his antique French all sterling silver serving fork is designed on both sides in the Rococo style with “ Art Nouveau ” influences. The handle is designed in the Louis XV style with Rococo motifs of shells and acanthus, embellished with flowers and branches of leaves and berries. The handle is monogrammed with the interlaced initials “ L.W. ”. The cutwork upper part is engraved in a beautiful pattern of cattails, ginkgo and arum leaves, three favorite motifs of the Art Nouveau movement, and stylized acanthus leaves. It bears the French “ Minerve Premier Titre ” hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. It also bears a maker’s mark consisting of the letters “ Ve.E.C . ” along with the image of a rabbit, the mark of Léontine Compère , master silversmith in Paris between 1888 and 1919. Léontine Compère was the widow of Ernest Compère , master silversmith between 1868 and 1888 (the initials “ Ve.E.C . ” means “ Veuve Ernest Compère ”). This piece is in excellent condition with the exception of faint scratches due to great age and normal use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This very elegant serving fork will lend a true French atmosphere to your table. Dimensions Length: 9 ½ inches (24 cm) Weight: 3.70 ounces (105 gr.) -------------------------------------- Shipping We combine shipping when possible. Items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS. Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying . Payment PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction. Note Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm . We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes . Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee . A-505 Visit our Store And see more beautiful examples of French silver Be sure to add us to your list of Favorite stores !
Condition: This very elegant piece is in excellent condition with the exception of faint scratches due to great age and normal use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page., Composition: Sterling Silver, Length: 9 ½ inches (24 cm), Weight: 3.70 ounces (105 gr.), Style: Louis XV, Age: 1888-1919, Pattern: Rococo & Art Nouveau, Type: Serving Pieces, Brand: Leontine Compère