Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon Sifter Mono JR Paris 1880
French sterling silver pierced serving spoon or sugar sifter with JR monogram made by Victor Boisivn 5 rue de Montmorency Paris during the 1880's. It's hallmarked with the hed of Minerva, french sterling silver (.925) guarantee, and the mark of the silversmith.8" (20.2cm) length, 2 1/2" (6.3cm) width for the pierced spoon, weight 2.54oz (72grams). Good slightly used as shown by the following pictures.
For our French-speaking friends
Saupoudreuse en ragent massif, monogramme JR par Boisvin Victor Fils (1897- 5 rue de Montmorency Paris vers 1880. Elle estampillée de la tête de Minerve et du poinçon de l'orfèvre. Longueur 20,2 cm, largeur 6,3 cm, poids 72 gr. Bel état d'usage.