Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Art Nouveau Thistle, Leontine Compere

Description

Antique French Sterling Silver Napkin Ring,
Art Nouveau
, Thistle,
Hallmark
Minerve
1,
Léontine
Compère
,
Master Silversmith, 1888-1919
T
his exquisite antique French sterling silver napkin ring is beautifully designed in the “
repoussé
” technique with a pattern of thistles, one of the favorite motifs of the
Art Nouveau
style. It is monogrammed with the interlaced initials “AV” and bears the French “
Minerve
” hallmark or “
Minerve
Premier
Titre
”, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. The
Minerve
Premier
Titre
is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. It also bears a maker’s mark consisting of the letters “
Ve.E.C
.” along with the image of a rabbit, the mark of
Léontine
Compère
, master silversmith in Paris between 1888 and 1919.
Léontine
Compère
was the widow of
Ernest
Compère
, master silversmith between 1868 and 1888 (the initials “
Ve.E.C
.
” stand for “
Veuve
Ernest
Compère
”
, or the widow of
Ernest
Compère
). This napkin ring is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches due to normal use. It will be a prestigious addition to your collection. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Dimensions
Height: 1 1/2 inches (3.80 cm)
Diameter: 2 inches (5 cm)
Weight: 1.23 ounces (35 gr.)
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.
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Note
Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
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Return Policy
No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in
14
business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
.
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