Berthier: Sterling Silver Cake Or Tart Server With The Cypher Of Emperor Napoleon III

A very interesting pie server with the imperial couple's monogram.

The handle, made of beautiful material, is violin-shaped for a comfortable grip.

The silver end echoes the violin-shaped handle and is slightly concave.

This part is beautifully engraved with a frieze of flower bouquets framing a large cartouche with the monogram of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie under an Imperial crown.
This monogram indicates that this cutlery was a gift from the imperial couple. This engraving can also be found on the gift cups given to children born on the same day as the Little Prince.

The server is hallmarked:
. Minerva, 1st grade, before 1973 for solid silver.
Silversmith's mark: PB with a wader for Philippe Berthier, hallmark inscribed in 1851.

Very fine serving shovel, particularly rare and interesting for its engraving indicating an imperial provenance.

30.7 cm long
117.61 grams gross

Good condition. Minor scratches on the silver and a small crack in the handle near the ferrule.

Hand delivery in Paris or insured Colissimo shipping.

France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35