Antique French Sterling Silver Vermeil Teaspoons Set of 6 in Dommartin Case, 19th Century

A refined antique French silver teaspoon set of six, dating to the 19th century and presented in its original fitted Dommartin case.

Each spoon features an ornate rococo-style handle with scrolling foliate and floral decoration, paired with a richly gold-gilt vermeil bowl. The warm gilding provides a beautiful contrast against the polished silver handles and gives the set an elegant formal tableware character.

The spoons are housed in their original fitted presentation case, bearing the retailer’s label of Dommartin, Orfèvre-Bijoutier, Bar-le-Duc. This makes the set especially appealing as a collector’s piece, display set or refined gift for a lover of French silver and 19th-century decorative arts.

Details

Origin: France
Era: 19th century
Maker: Unidentified
Retailer / Case Label: Dommartin, Orfèvre-Bijoutier, Bar-le-Duc
Material: French silver with gold-gilt vermeil bowls
Set: Six teaspoons
Length: Approximately 15.5 cm each
Total Weight: 123.2 grams
Design: Rococo scrollwork handles with floral detail and vermeil bowls
Presentation: Original fitted case with Dommartin retailer’s label
Use: Teaspoon set, dessert spoons, formal tableware, French silver collectible or presentation gift

Condition

Very good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and careful use. The vermeil bowls retain an attractive warm gilded finish, and the decorative handles present beautifully. The original fitted case is also in good antique condition with age-related wear from storage and handling. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

French silver from the 19th century is admired for its high standard of craftsmanship, decorative detail and elegant presentation. Vermeil, or gold gilding over silver, was often used on fine table pieces and spoons to create a warmer appearance and to help protect the silver surface from tarnish and food contact.

This set reflects the refined taste for ornate French table silver, with rococo-inspired handles, gold-gilt bowls and a fitted retailer’s case from Dommartin of Bar-le-Duc. Cased French silver spoon sets remain desirable to collectors because they combine decorative quality, practical use and presentation appeal.

The set would suit collectors of antique French silver, vermeil flatware, 19th-century tableware, cased silver sets or elegant European decorative arts.

All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.