12 Antique 1850s French Gilt 950 Sterling Silver Engraved Demitasse Spoons 4 3/4 anniversary The bowl has a shield

The bowl has a shield shaped design with a crest of a heron or similar water bird holding a snake in its beak

as well as a maker's mark of FB

There has been an old solder repair to the back where the leaf meets the handle

nicer and with heavier nacre than their more modern counterparts

The handle has a feathered or gadrooned edge and has never been monogrammed

12 Antique 1850s French Gilt 950 Sterling Silver Engraved Demitasse Spoons 4 3/4 anniversary The bowl has a shieldPresented is a marvelous set of 12 French silver demitasse spoons made by Joseph Adoue during the 1850s. These spoons are French 1st standard . 950 purity silver, which is actually higher than . 925 sterling purity. The spoons are heavy for their size and are completely gilt with a rich gold wash. Each handle is done in a twist form with a decorative finial. Each handle is hand engraved with details along the twisting form. The back of each bowl is