Antique Belle Epoque era French sterling silver figural breakfast set comprising of an egg cup and spoon housed in a fitted presentation box. Richly decorated in Art Nouveau floral décor done in raised relief. Patterned with undulating branches of Bleeding Heart flowers and foliage. The Bleeding Heart, or Cur de Marie in French, also known as Dicentra or Diclytra, was one of the favorite flowers of the Art Nouveau period. Centered by a beautiful hand engraved monogram of interlaced initials MJB or JMB. The bowl of the spoon with gold vermeil finish. In overall very good condition with general wear. Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark. In use from 1838, the mark depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her to denote a silver content of. 950/1000 silver 95% silver and a higher grade of finesse than the standard. Bearing maker’s marks for Parisian silversmith Henri Soufflot, active from 1884 to 1910 at 89 rue de Turbigo, Paris. Egg cup measures 2 7/8 height x 1 5/8 diameter opening. Spoon is 4 ½ length. Total silver weight is 49.5 grams. Box measures 6 x 4 ½ x 2 ¼ height. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. The item “Antique French Sterling Silver Egg Cup & Spoon Breakfast Set Art Nouveau Flowers” is in sale since Friday, October 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Cups & Goblets”. The seller is “micflsun” and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Age: 1850-1899
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Type: Cups & Goblets