Bidspirit auction | Lot including three French cutlery
Lot including three French cutlery items: a French 950 silver fork by Henri Soufflot, and two silver-plated spoons by Christofle / France. The items are designed in a classic French style, with elongated handles and rounded ends. Fork weight: approx. 45.59 grams. Total weight of the spoons: 57.78 grams. - Lot including three French cutlery items: a French 950 silver fork by Henri Soufflot, and two silver-plated spoons by Christofle / France. The items are designed in a classic French style, with elongated handles and rounded ends. Fork weight: approx. 45.59 grams. Total weight of the spoons: 57.78 grams. The fork is made of high-grade French silver, 950/1000, and bears the Minerva head hallmark with the number 1, indicating first-standard French silver, as well as a maker’s mark within a diamond-shaped frame, identified with Henri Soufflot. The fork has four tines, a long widening handle, and clean, elegant lines. The two spoons are Christofle Silverplate items - silver-plated, marked “AB”**. The spoons bear Christofle / France marks and additional maker’s marks typical of silver-plated tableware by Christofle. One spoon has a plain classic design, while the other features richer decoration at the end of the handle, including an oval medallion, beaded border, and floral/foliate decoration in a classic style. The “METAL BLANC” mark indicates that the item is silver-plated. Spoon weights: one spoon approx. 28.10 grams, and the other approx. 29.68 grams. General condition: good for their age. Signs of use, natural patina, oxidation marks and light wear consistent with age and use. The hallmarks are visible, some with natural wear. Condition according to the photos.