LINZELER...Exceptional Set Of 4 French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Salt Spoons
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LINZELER...Exceptional Set Of 4 French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Salt Spoons:
$145.00
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Weare pleased to offerfor saleanexquisite set of 4 French sterling silverand vermeil
salt spoons by the world famous Paris jeweller andsilversmith Robert Linzeler.
This rare setis designed inthe classic French \"cross ribbon\" pattern. The 4 spoons bear
theMinerva, first standard, assay mark denotingtheir .950 sterling content.
The set also bears the maker\'s mark for Robert Linzeler, ca. 1897-1926. Robert Linzeler
is considered to beamongst thefinest French jewellers and silversmiths of the 20th Century.
The spoons measure approximately 2.3/4\". Their total weight is 21 grams.
The bowls of the spoons are vermeil (18-24 carat gold over sterling). The stems are .950
sterling silver.
The spoons are in excellent condition with NO monograms. They are lovely to behold.This
classic Frenchsetwill complement the finest salt cellars.
\"Please view our other listings. Buy with confidence\".
We do not clean silver prior to sale or shipment.
The choice to clean, or not, remains with the buyer.
About 19th Century French Vermeil:
The French standard for 19th century vermeilwas18-24 carat gold layered over French sterling
silver. French vermeil is superior in quality and indurabilityto gold gilding and to gold plating and
to vermeil produced in other countries that typicallyhad no standard. Other countries permitted as little
as 10 carat gold, over sterling,to bedeemed vermeil.
The modernprocess of electrolysisDoes NOT result in the quality and durability of 19th century French vermeil.
The French discontinued the process of makingvermeilduring the early 1900\'s.
Antique French sterling tableware with vermeil was much more expensive to produce. Buyers paid
a substantial premium for vermeil. Today, French tableware with vermeilis highly prized
by advanced collectors. Quality items arebecomingscarce.
We ship worldwide, with few exceptions:
The cost of shipping from Canada is greater than the cost of domestic shipping within the United States.
The reasons are obvious. We do not charge extra for shipping and handling. Wecharge the actual shipping cost
plus the cost of insurance for items exceeding $100.00 in value. Please keep this in mind when posting response.
Shipping,with insurance, to the Continental United States and within Canada is $8.00.
Please inquire about the shipping cost elsewhere, before offerding.
We now ship to Japan and to China.
The buyeris responsible for any additional costs due to import duties, taxes and the like.
We combine shipments when possible.
Payment is due within 48hrs of sale close. The \"buy it now\" option and the \"best offer\" option
require an instant payment.
Please respect these conditions of sale.
ABOUT US:
We are collectors of items comprised of precious metals and precious stones since 1972.
The collection consists of sterling tableware and related items by prominent silversmiths from
around the world. (.i.e Puiforcat, Debain, Henin,Cardeilhac, George Unite, Wallace and Gorham).
We will be listing additional items over the next days, weeks and months to comeas time permits.
If you have questions, please ask via email.
Thank you.
LINZELER...Exceptional Set Of 4 French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Salt Spoons:
$145.00