Candied Fruit Service in Silver and Vermeil by Henri Soufflot, France, 1890s, Set of 4

Description

Candied fruit service, Henri Soufflot (1884 – 1910),

Very pretty candied fruit, candy, sweets, or petit-four service, in its original … more Candied fruit service, Henri Soufflot (1884 – 1910),

Very pretty candied fruit, candy, sweets, or petit-four service, in its original case.
This kit consists of candied chestnut tongs, a jam spoon, a confectionery fork and a fondant or petit fours server.
In Louis XV style, the handles, in solid silver, are decorated with foliage scrolls, delicately wrapping around the bottom of the spatula.
The inside of the fork, the spoon, the shovel and the sugar tongs are vermilioned.
The shovel and the fork are chiseled with floral and plant motifs.
The inside of the shovel and spoon are pierced by hand on the side.
The spoon is shaped like a scallop shell.

Goldsmith's mark and Minerva 1st title mark inside the fork, the spoon, the shovel and the sugar tongs.
Minerva hallmark 1st title = 925 silver
Vermeil is a film of gold affixed to solid silver.

Master goldsmith: Henri Soufflot (1884 – 1910) (H.S; a rising sun and a star)
Weight: 54 g.
Length: 11cm.

Condition :
Presence of micro-scratches due to time and use.
Box in used condition, exterior stained and torn. Interior in good condition (please look at photos No. 21 & 22). This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less