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FRENCH 950 SILVER MINERVA

• A 19th CENTURY FRENCH 950 SILVER
  A 19th CENTURY FRENCH 950 SILVER TABLE SALT.Embossed foliate garlands, raised on three tall tapering legs. French Minerva 1 ("Minerve casquée") hallmarks. Height - 9cm Weight - 60g
• A FRENCH 1ST STANDARD SILVER OVAL
  A FRENCH 1ST STANDARD SILVER OVAL SERVING TRAY With partially rubbed first standard .950 Minerva mark, unidentified maker's mark, retailed by Fouquet-Gueudet, Paris, with a scalloped rim decorated with scrolled foliate motifs.
• FRENCH GILT-SILVER CHALICEFRENCH
  FRENCH GILT-SILVER CHALICEFRENCH GILT-SILVER CHALICE, with Minerva marks, in the Gothic taste, with a flaring cup atop a die cast and design to body rising from a columnar section all above a scalloped circular base, decorated with blue enamel to crucifix, and turquoise cabochon beads, 13.9 ozt gross Provenance: Private Collection
• A French silver and niello decorated
  A French silver and niello decorated snuff box Second half 19th Century with obscured Minerva mark and illegible maker's mark probably .800 standard rectangular with hinged cover depicting a Baroque couple amidst intricate scrolling foliage and putti
• FRENCH 950 SILVER CRUET HOLDER
  FRENCH 950 SILVER CRUET HOLDER 12 ¼"H x 9 ?"W x 4 ?" 950 silver cruet holder with handle, marked with Minerva head stamped throughout, along with the letters "C T". Weighs 14.69 toz.
• FRENCH GILT-SILVER CHALICEFRENCH
  FRENCH GILT-SILVER CHALICEFRENCH GILT-SILVER CHALICE, with Minerva mark and PB in navette, with a flaring cup above a shaped stem and spreading circular foot, decorated with stylized leaves separated by sprays, silver cup possibly mounted on common metal base - h:8in. Provenance: Estate of Col. Robert E. Bartos and Sharon Bartos, Puerto Rico
• FRENCH 800 SILVER SERVING WARESet
  FRENCH 800 SILVER SERVING WARESet of four French Parisian 800 silver serving ware, ca. 1880-1882. Decorated throughout with pierced and molded foliate motifs. Each marked with a "Minerve casquee" hallmark and the maker's mark of Jules Guetin, active between 1880-1882 in Paris. Length ranges from 6 1/4 in to 7 in; Gross weight of silver: 94 g. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• FRENCH SILVER, GOLD-PLATE, & DIAMOND
  FRENCH SILVER, GOLD-PLATE, & DIAMOND COMPACTwith Minerva hallmark and 'PG' makers mark; the basket weave textured gold-plate front centering a block letter capital 'M' containing 25 full-cut diamonds [H-J/VS-SI] weighing approximately 0.25 carats total; 218.4 grams (including mirror and powder); 80.00 x 70.00 x 11.00 mm Condition:
• COLLECTION OF SMALL SILVER AND
  COLLECTION OF SMALL SILVER AND SILVER-PLATE TABLE ARTICLEScomprising four French assorted sterling baskets of various designs, each with Minerva mark (approximately 88 grams total, ranging from 1 x 2 in. to 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.); three bird-form shakers, each marked "RAM / ver / 900" (each 1 1/4 in. high); 1 Christofle silver-plate bird figure (2 in. high); 2 French sterling oval salts with glass liners, each with Minerva mark (approximately 32 grams excluding liners, 2 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in.); and 4 silver-plate navette-shaped salts with glass liners (2 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.) Condition:
• FRENCH BOUHON FRERES MINERVA BRONZE
  FRENCH BOUHON FRERES MINERVA BRONZE SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: An antique french Bouhon Freres gilt bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Minerva, roman goddess of wisdom and sponsor of arts, trade, and defense. She is wearing the helmet and is holding a shield with the head of the Medusa. Marked "Bouchon". The Maison Bouhon Freres was a house renowned for its bronze fireplace accessories in the second half of the 19th century. CIRCA: Late 19th Century. ORIGIN: France. DIMENSIONS: H: 22" W: 8 1/2" D: 6 1/2". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great antique condition. This piece probably belonged to a larger andiron piece. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• FRENCH 950 SILVER-MOUNTED SCENT
  FRENCH 950 SILVER-MOUNTED SCENT BOTTLEFrench 950 silver mounted scent bottle, 19th c., silver lattice work, hinged lid with repousse Classical scene, glass stopper, glass bottle with dimpled sides, Minerva hallmark, approx 4.75"h, 3.25"w, 3.25"d, 1lbs (for shipping purposes only) **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate**
• (4) FRENCH STERLING BOX, CUP &
  (4) FRENCH STERLING BOX, CUP & MOUNTED BOTTLES(lot of 4) French sterling silver tableware, all with Minerva hallmark in canted cartouche, including: (1) round lidded box, approx 3"h, 4"diam, (1) small cup, marked D & Cie, approx 2.75"h, 2 5/8"diam, (1) glass bottle, with pierced silver lid, approx 5 1/8"h, (1) Baccarat glass scent/ perfume bottle, with silver collar, acid-etched mark underfoot, chips to stopper and edges of bottle, approx 5"h; 10.86ozt total (weighable silver only)
• FRENCH SILVER TASTEVINS, 19TH CENTURYTwo
  FRENCH SILVER TASTEVINS, 19TH CENTURYTwo 19th century French silver tastevins, one with a loop handle affixed to a lobe-embossed & dimpled bowl, the interior bearing first standard Minerva mark denoting .950 fineness (circa 1840) weighing 64 grams, the second of plain form with a flattened handle, the bowl bearing 'petite garantie' Minerva mark denoting .800 fineness, and inset with a 5 Francs coin. Weighing, 107 grams.
• 19th C French Coin Centered Silver
  19th C French Coin Centered Silver tastevin, minerva 2 and makers mark MP, 800 silver, the handle in sun engraved decoration, reading 'Sol Lucet Omnibus', (The Sun Shine for Everyone), with a 1786 Louis XV silver ecu crown coin at center, reading Pernot Premeaux at side, the body in grape and vine decorated surround, on a satin ribbon, 2.8 TO
• (2) FRENCH BRONZE MARS & MINERVA
  (2) FRENCH BRONZE MARS & MINERVA RELIEF PLAQUES(lot of 2) French Neoclassical bronze relief plaques, 19th c., including: (1) bust of Pallas Athena/ Minerva, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin, marked to the reverse with a shield, (1) bust of Ares/ Mars, approx 11.25"diam; 7.75lbs total **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate**
• A FRENCH SILVER AND CHAMPLEVE SNUFF
  A FRENCH SILVER AND CHAMPLEVE SNUFF BOXA French silver and champleve snuff box, Late 19th/early 20th century Marked with Minerva head for .950 silver The oval box with chased floral designs and blue champleve enamel to the lid 0.625" H x 3.25" W x 2.125" D 2.27 gross oz. troy approximately Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges Dimensions: 0.625" H x 3.25" W x 2.125" D Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
• FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED OPALINE BASKET
  FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED OPALINE BASKET the silver with Minerva mark and maker's mark MV? oval with upright handles the textured sides cut with honeysuckle enriched with gilt on an oval silver base formed as trailing flowering branches and plain foot - w:6.13 in.
• Six French Nouveau Adolphe Boulenger
  Six French Nouveau Adolphe Boulenger sterling silver spoons. Minerva head mark within cartouche, .925 silver purity. 5 1/4"L.
• A French Leon Lapar Louis XV Style
  A French Leon Lapar Louis XV Style .950 Silver Covered Serving Bowl circa 1890 of porringer form having elaborate rococo wave and shell designs on the bowl and lid hallmarked Minerva standard mark for .950 silver diamond maker's mark and Lapar/ Paris approximate weight 15.5 ozt. Height 4 1/2 x width 9 x depth 5 3/4 inches.
• A French Neoclassical Style Silver
  A French Neoclassical Style Silver Ewer 19TH/20TH CENTURY of paneled form with crowned head finial to handle. marked with stamp of Minerva's head on side panel. 35 ozt 14 dwt Height 9 inches. Collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson
• French Silver Plated Bronze Figure
  French Silver Plated Bronze Figure 19th Century Classically attired maiden in a pensive stance leaning on a rocky pillar apprx. 13-1/2"H no marks found though this image has been found to be cast by Barbedienne.
• A Set of Six French Ravinet and
  A Set of Six French Ravinet and Denfert Silver Liqueur Cups circa 1900 having a swirl pattern with wave patterned borders with an applied handle in scrolled foliate form marked Minerva 1st standard mark for .950 silver (after 1838) maker's mark R & D. together with a silver sherry spirits decanter label 19th century unmarked; approximate total weighable overall 5.8 ozt. Height of first 1/2 x depth 1 1/2 inches.
• A FRENCH SILVER AND ENAMEL CALLING
  A FRENCH SILVER AND ENAMEL CALLING CARD CASE Late 19th century, partially worn Minerva standard and worn maker's mark, lavishly decorated in floral and scrolling foliate motifs with white, black blue, and green champleve enamel, one side with "M" monogram to central cartouche.
• A French Art Nouveau first standard
  A French Art Nouveau first standard .950 silver center bowl Ernest Cardeilhac Circa 1900 Paris with maker's hallmarks Minerva mark and further ''Cardeilhac'' the attenuated loop handles over a downswept rim above a pierced body decorated with foliate sprays over a waved base extending to scroll feet topped with clovers monogrammed ''EZB'' to one side and '''EBL'' to opposite side 72 oz
• A FRENCH 1ST STANDARD SILVER CIRCULAR
  A FRENCH 1ST STANDARD SILVER CIRCULAR MIRRORED PLATEAU, MARK OF EMILE PUIRFORCAT First half of 20th century, and partially worn hexagonal Minerva standard, foliate patterned molded rim edge, raised on four ball feet.
• Three silver tumblers all with
  Three silver tumblers all with French Minerva hallmarks two with engraved/chased and relief decoration the third with a raised Rococo foliate cartouche two monogrammed dents misshapen approximately 6 ozt.
• VINTAGE HERMES PARIS 950 SILVER
  VINTAGE HERMES PARIS 950 SILVER LADIES COMPACTFrench 950 silver compact, Hermes, Paris, lid engraved with horse and carriage, Minerva hallmark, lacking interior mirror, surface scratches, approx 3/8"h, 3.75"l, 3 1/8"w, 4.34ozt
• FRENCH SILVER DEMITASSE SETAssembled
  FRENCH SILVER DEMITASSE SETAssembled French 1st Standard silver demitasses set. French silver rectangular tray with molded and canted corners, Minerva head mark, 11 1/2" x 9", together with a miniature teapot, also bearing Minerva head mark, having a bulbous body with beaded trim, and engraved cartouche with monogram P, partially rubbed mark __leux and 388 to underside, 8"H; together with six demitasse cups, each 1 1/2"H, and marked for Henri Soufflot, with repousse cattail decoration and naturalistic branch style handles. 36.49 oz troy total weight. All items circa late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Zarnon, Gatlinburg, Tenn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Some scratching to tray, otherwise all items in very good condition.
• A French La Gerbe D'Or 950 Silver
  A French La Gerbe D'Or 950 Silver with Gold Wash Beaker A. Chapus Paris 19th Century Slightly tapered cylinder shape silver cup with gold wash interior; hand chased Rococo style cartouche monogrammed inside with "A" on starry background with dotted band at the top. Marked with Minerva head for 950 silver near the rim also marked with "A La Gerbe D'Or/Paris" and "A Chapus" on the bottom. Measures apprx. 3-5/8"T x 2-3/4"D. Weighs apprx. 4.4 toz.
• A French 950 Silver and Diamond
  A French 950 Silver and Diamond Cut Decanter 19th Century Tapered flattened shape with diamond cut design; silver collar and silver ring with cork stopper; silver chain label hand etched with "Cognac". Marked with Minerva head for 950 silver and spurious maker's mark on collar and stopper. Measures apprx. 9"T x 7"W.
• A French silver beaker of waisted
  A French silver beaker of waisted form, engraved borders and stipple decoration, the base impressed 'Bonne Seur', 6cm high
• Set of six antique French silver
  Set of six antique French silver gilt tea spoons, Minerva mark (6)
• A 19th century French silver covered
  A 19th century French silver covered circular bowl on foot the waist with applied rams heads and ribboned cartouches. Maker's and 950 standard assay marks. 14 cm across.
• PAIR 19TH C. FRENCH MINERVA & MERCURY
  PAIR 19TH C. FRENCH MINERVA & MERCURY BRONZE BUSTS Pair of French Grand Tour bronze busts of Roman gods, 19th century, modeled as Minerva and Mercury, on black Belgian and rouge marble bases, apparently unmarked. Approximate dimensions: Mercury h. 15", w. 5", d. 4.5".
• FRENCH .950 SILVER EWER AND BASIN
  FRENCH .950 SILVER EWER AND BASIN PARIS, 1853-1880 APPROX. 81.1 TROY OZ.FRENCH .950 SILVER EWER AND BASIN, Paris, 1853-1880, Emile Hugo, maker. Mercury head mark for export. Both with chased lily pad and reed decoration. Ewer with winged mermaid handle. Not monogrammed. Ewer height 12.5". Basin diameter 17". Dimensions: Approx. 81.1 troy oz.
• (11) FRENCH .950 & .800 SILVER
  (11) FRENCH .950 & .800 SILVER NAPKIN RINGS(lot of 11) Collection of .950 and .800 silver and other metal napkin rings, including: (7) French, with Minerva hallmarks, (4) unmarked; (four) monogrammed or personalized, (three) with removed monograms, largest: approx 2 1/8"diam; 3.92ozt total (marked silver only)