Lot Details
Lot 127
Two French Silver Fish Slices
Early 19th century
Each with a pierced scimitar blade and a turned wood handle. Length of larger 13 inches (33 cm); Together with a French Silver Serving Spoon, 1798-1809. With a pierced bowl and turned wood handle. Length 11 3/4 inches (30 cm).
C Property of a Private New Jersey Estate
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $687 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Larger slice with foral pierced blade - maker's mark F over J with crossed battons, Paris 1819-1838; slight bend at handle join; the shield blank, but not soft; traces of gilding to surface
Smaller slice with engraved fish - H.A/C with anchor and barbell above, Paris 1798-1809; good detail to engraving
Spoon - maker's mark A.C/C with crown above, Paris 1798-1809; small losses to wood turned handle molding
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Smaller slice with engraved fish - H.A/C with anchor and barbell above, Paris 1798-1809; good detail to engraving
Spoon - maker's mark A.C/C with crown above, Paris 1798-1809; small losses to wood turned handle molding
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