French Royal Silver: The Queen Marie Amalie Gilt Silver Platter Spoon by F.D. Froment-Meurice, Paris, 1830-48 

This lovely French silver platter , or stuffing, spoon is designed with a simple thread border along the handle and has a vermeil, or gold, surface all over the .950 French first standard silver spoon.  As part of the die-stamped design, a recessed oval on the back  incorporates the royal crown above foliate 'MA' initials. 

One of the means by which royalty conveyed their wealth was to have their silver gilt.  This decoration gave the appearance of gold and made for a very opulent setting.  The practice of using vermeil on silver was  prevalent in the France aristocracy during this period. 

Queen Marie Amalie (also referred to as Queen Maria Amalia) was born in 1782 and died in 1866.  In 1809 she married Duke Louis Philippe Bourbon who became the King of France, ruling from 1830-48.

Froment-Meurice was a leading Parisian silversmithing firm and the French royal silversmith during this period.

The back of this lovely spoon is correctly marked on the handle.  It measures 10.75 inches long, weighs 4.05 troy ounces and is in excellent condition.

Our Price: SOLD

Item code: H815