PARIS, 1779-1780 - Lot 110

PARIS, 1779-1780 Pair of silver sprinkling spoons MO: Jacques Antoine Félix Imberty received in 1771. The oval spoon is formed of pierced ribs, the stem is edged with pearls on an amati background. The spatula is adorned with a medallion, with an unengraved reserve, edged with pearls and topped with a fleuron chased with amatis. The clasp is adorned with acanthus leaves. On one of the two pieces, the discharge (monkey's head) is scratched. L. 21.6 and 21.7 cm Weight 86.5 g and 87.6 g Total weight 174.1 g References for four similar examples: Nocq (1927), T. II, p. 344, example of the same year, repr. (Puiforcat collection); Bimbenet-Privat (2022), p. 109; La collection d'orfèvrerie d'un amateur de Provence (2005), p. 95; Kenber (2003), nos. 30 and 31.