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two silver spoons in a green case on a white surfacetwo spoons and a spoon rest on a tablepair of gold plated roses with leaves and leaves on them
Médicis Enchères - Hôtel des Ventes Lyon

Estimate €100 - €200
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Description
Fannière Frères. A pair of silver and vermeil salt cellars in the shape of vine leaves, with bases in the shape of vine trunks, and matching scoops. Wild boar’s head, Master Silversmith: Fannière Frères, L. 8.5 cm. Weight: 113 g. Some wear to the vermeil, a few stains, one scoop unhallmarked, gilt case with fine engraving, marked ‘Madame Caire’, minor wear. Auguste and Joseph Fannière, a pair of silversmiths from the second half of the 19th century, Auguste Fannière (1818–1900) and Joseph Fannière (1820–1897) were the nephews and apprentices of the silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier, former workshop manager at Odiot. On their uncle’s death in 1839, they set up a chiselling workshop and worked together, initially for the major jewellery houses; they were thus awarded two first-class medals as collaborators at the 1855 Great Exhibition, and then on their own account from 1862 onwards, the year in which they were awarded a medal at the Great Exhibition in London. Auguste, a draughtsman and sculptor, was responsible for the design, whilst Joseph handled the technical execution and the chasing work. Renowned for the precision and quality of their work—much of which was carried out by hand—they were awarded a gold medal for their participation in the 1867 World’s Fair. The 1900 World’s Fair marked their final participation, as Joseph had died in 1897 and Auguste on 28 November 1900.
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Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:30 PM
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