Charming antique French miniature spoon crafted from silverplated metal blanc. This delicate piece features intricate detailing on the handle, showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Perfect for collectors of vintage flatware, dollhouse enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative accent. Its petite size and ornate design make it ideal for display or as a thoughtful gift for lovers of antique French decor.
Some details concerning metal Blanc:
Metal Blanc marks indicate that it's French silverplate.
In 1878, Christofle opened a new giant factory in Saint-Denis near Paris (Usine de Saint-Denis) [1], which extracted nickel metal from the nickel ore brought from New Caledonia (Nouvelle Caledonie). This allowed Christofle to produce its own base metal for silver plating, called "Metal Blanc" (White Metal).
CONDITION:
Very good vintage condition, I did not polish this spoon.
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 7 cm =2.7 inch
Remark: props (if used) are not included
This is a vintage item. Vintage items are sold in used, as-is, pre-owned condition. Vintage items by nature have some wear, imperfections and signs of use, age, and time. PLEASE look carefully at all the provided photos to be sure you're happy with the condition!
SHIPPING:
Item ships from Belgium, will be packed securely and is shipped with tracking.
If you live in a country that is not US, AU, FR or DE you can always contact me to see if I can give a cheaper shipping quotation to your country.
Note for customers located in Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Portugal.
I can ship to a pickup point of Mondial Relay and that would be cheaper than the shipping cost stated on the listing.
Please contact me in case you would be interested in this option.
Shipment cannot be sent to a PO Box since it is sent with tracking.
Are you interested in different items?
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