Silver Dessert Ladle Pb Berthier Philippe Minerve Bigorne 19th Century M1102

This ladle bears the following hallmarks: PB goldsmith hallmark (Berthier Philippe 1841), Minerva hallmark and Bigorne hallmark. Goldsmith's mark: PB and a duck. Philippe Berthier practicing from 1841 to 1851 at 23 rue aux Ours, then 63 passage Beaufort and finally 21 rue Quincampoix, Paris. Its first punch PB and a garden well was used between June 1, 1841 and June 28, 1845. This second woodcock punch was used from June 5, 1847 and re-inscribed on June 20, 1851. It is one of the greatest goldsmiths of the Second Empire who produced in quantity, notably tastevins, tureens, cups and saucers, timpani and spoons. The house was taken over by Alphonse Debain in 1883. For the handle, we think of horn, without certainty. As for the condition, note micro-scratches, stains and deformations on the spoon, traces of wear and friction on the horn handle, however this ladle remains in very good general condition. It weighs a total of 50 grams Our numerous photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Feel free to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Total length: 39.5 cm Spoon length: 9 cm Spoon width: 5.5 cm Spoon thickness: 2.7 cm E: M1102