Ice Cream Spoons in Sterling Silver and Vermeil from Odiot, France, 19th Century, Set of 18

Description

Rare service composed of 18 ice scoops in solid silver and vermeil from the house of odiot. The ensemble was … more Rare service composed of 18 ice scoops in solid silver and vermeil from the house of odiot. The ensemble was created between 1865 and 1906.

louis xv style, the sockets are decorated with rocaille and floral motifs.
the spatula forming a delicate rounding is adorned with foliage scrolls.

goldsmith's mark and minerva 1st title mark inside the spoon.
minerva hallmark 1st title = 925 silver
vermeil is a film of gold affixed to solid silver.

master goldsmith: odiot
 13 ice shovels were created between 1865-1894 (hallmark marked with the o and the antique oil lamp characteristic of this period),
 5 ice shovels between 1894-1906 (the hallmark retains the antique lamp but the “o” is replaced by “prcie” because the house is managed by gustave odiot, émile prévost and paul edouard récipon.)

weight: 395 gr.
length: 13 cm.

condition :
presence of micro-scratches due to time and use, dull silver-gilt and two slightly deformed ice shovels (photos no. 13).
box in used condition, exterior split and torn. Interior in good condition (please look at photos no. 16-17). 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