Antique French Sterling Silver Clad Ice Cream Serving Set, Neoclassic, Debain

Description: Antique French Sterling Silver Clad Ice Cream Serving Set, Neoclassic, Alphonse and Edouard Debain Master Silversmiths in Paris This handsome antique French sterling silver clad ice cream serving set is designed in the Neoclassic style, with garlands of laurel leaves and stylized lotus leaves (“Feuilles d’eau”) on the handles. The upper parts are gilded metal with an engraved and silver plated border of leaves and flowers. The handles bear the French “Minerve Premier Titre” hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. The Minerve Premier Titre is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. The handles and the upper parts also bear the maker’s marks of Alphonse and Edouard Debain. The first mark consists of the initials “A” and “D” surrounding the image of a woodcock, the mark of Alphonse Debain, master silversmith located in the rue du Temple in the Marais district of Paris between 1883 and 1911. He was a Gold Medal winner at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. The second mark consists of the name “Debain” along with the image of a firebird and a star, the mark of Alphonse and Edouard Debain, master silversmiths in Paris, located in the rue Rambuteau and later in the rue des Quatre-Fils between 1911 and 1929. Both pieces are in very good condition except for some very tiny dents on the handles and a few scratches on the upper parts and the handles, all due to age and use. This set is offered in its original case which shows a few signs of wear. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This exquisite ice cream serving set will be a very prestigious and authentically French addition to your table setting or your collection. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. Dimensions Length of the spoon: 8 ¾ inches (22.30 cm)Length of the knife: 9 ¼ inches (23.40 cm) Weight: 6 ounces (170 gr.) Weight with case: 1.16 pounds (525 gr.) ---------------------------- Shipping We combine shipping when possible. Items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Payment PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction. Note Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee. R-4009 Visit our Store And see more beautiful examples of French silver. Be sure to add us to your list of Favorite stores!

Price: 349 USD

Location: Paris

End Time: 2025-01-31T23:28:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29 USD