Antique French Silver Gilt Vermeil Enamel Parasol Umbrella Handle Set, Cupid and Flowers - Compacts flat server and 4-prong fork

flat server and 4-prong fork

Hallmark of lictor fasces with axe for small silver guarantee for Paris 1809-1819

In his right hand

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Antique French Silver Gilt Vermeil Enamel Parasol Umbrella Handle Set, Cupid and Flowers - Compacts flat server and 4-prong forkAntique Belle Epoque era French . 800 silver umbrella parasol handle set. Housed in the original presentation box. The handle is richly decorated in gilt vermeil finish with raised relief and neoclassical styling. The decoration includes an oval medallion depicting cupid standing with his bow, topped by a finial of cupid's quiver of arrows and a flower crown, embellished with florals and foliage, the top and bottom fringed with indigo blue enamel.