12 Antique 1850s French Gilt 950 Sterling Silver Engraved Demitasse Spoons 4 3/4 anniversary nicer and with heavier nacre

nicer and with heavier nacre than their more modern counterparts

The bowl has a shield shaped design with a crest of a heron or similar water bird holding a snake in its beak

The underside of each piece is marked with the Tiffany & Company sterling silver hallmark used between 1907 and 1947

Combined Weight: 51

12 Antique 1850s French Gilt 950 Sterling Silver Engraved Demitasse Spoons 4 3/4 anniversary nicer and with heavier nacrePresented is a marvelous set of 12 French silver demitasse spoons made by Joseph Adoue during the 1850s. These spoons are French 1st standard . 950 purity silver, which is actually higher than . 925 sterling purity. The spoons are heavy for their size and are completely gilt with a rich gold wash. Each handle is done in a twist form with a decorative finial. Each handle is hand engraved with details along the twisting form. The back of each bowl is