French Paris Minerve 1st titre Antique Sterling Silver 925 Ink Salt Ornate

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French Paris Minerve 1st titre Antique Sterling Silver 925 Ink Salt Ornate:
$100.00

Louis XV styled Sterling Silver Inkwell

Please note: You will see green on this item in the pictures, this is simply a reflection of the cameras color, it is not on the item. This ornate sterling inkwell features scrolling acanthus leaves and crossed ribbons.
It boast a nice petigree with the Boin-Taburet makers mark.It is notmonogrammed.
Measures 2 3/4 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches high.Excellent condition.

Bears the Minerve 1st titre 950 French sterling guarantee since 1839.Pictures do not do it justice, it has come out quite dark in the pictures.The French do not include date marks, this item is likely 1890-1910.

The maker, mastersmith Boin-Taburet, easily among the more important in French history. Founded in 1873, George Boin and Emile Taburet rose to prominence quickly. The acquisition of an exhibition medal seems to be one of the litmus tests for gaging the talents of silversmiths in France and Europe; and lo, Boin-Taburet indeed won a gold, the highest award, in 1889. Today, you will find the Boin-Taburet name in premier sale houses throughout the world.