Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Sterling Silver Handled Bicolor Round Spoon and Tea Strainer Set

Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Sterling Silver Handled Bicolor Round Spoon and Tea Strainer Set Elegant tea ceremony pieces born from France's Belle Époque, blending Rococo Revival style with Art Nouveau aesthetics. The sterling silver handles are adorned with flowing C-scrolls, rose bouquets, and bud motifs, featuring delicate and ornate lines that exude French romance. Both the round spoon and tea strainer feature sterling silver handles paired with gilded copper spoon/strainer surfaces, creating an elegant bicolor contrast. The round spoon is embellished with rose and ribbon engravings, while the tea strainer boasts a delicate starburst pattern of perforations, offering both practicality and collectible value. The handles bear French Minerva sterling silver hallmarks, classic symbols of high-quality French silverware. Product Information * Era: Circa 1890–1910 * Dimensions: Round spoon approx. 24.5 cm / Tea strainer approx. 20.8 cm Purchase Notice * In good, usable condition; as antique pieces over a century old, they inevitably show signs of age. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with this.