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Beautiful solid silver 18th century stew spoon coated with all the old regime hallmarks.
The very legible goldsmith's mark is that of Pierre Nicolas Sommé, master goldsmith from 1760, first on rue Saint-Éloi in Paris then cul de sac Saint-Martial.
Beautiful hallmark in the rules of the time in Paris.: crowned fleur-de-lys, 2 grains of remedy, the initials P N S and the symbol of the house, a large and 2 stars.
The charge hallmark of less fine striking suggests an A which indicates the Parisian provenance and the Jurande hallmark a fairly crushed P which corresponds to the year 1778.
These elements are corroborated by the very beautiful and very clear relief mark with the Cow's Head which was used in Paris under the Farmers General Jean-Baptiste Fouache and Dominique Compant from 1764 to 1779.
A fifth punch did not reveal its secrets to me despite its clarity.
The handle is discreetly numbered following the letters F B, each accompanied by a fine stylized flower.
The item is in very good condition and has a beautiful shine. However, in bright light we can see a very slight shock that is impossible to photograph.
This is a large 32 cm spoon ready to join your collection.
Ref: 9GMLIA0Y6R