Pair of small beaded spoons in sterling silver

Spatulas decorated with a frieze of pearls and acanthus leaves. Monogram “jn/nj” Spoons certainly formerly vermiillé. Wear, scratches from use, hollow spatulas, fine spoons, very slight shocks, stains. Minerva hallmark second title. Goldsmith's mark: pb and a duck. Master goldsmith: philippe berthier working 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 1883.35g / 15cm.