No connection to server
Theme auctions online
Timeless Sculpture E1152
Auction:
Chalet Interiors E1096
Auction:
A Modern Selection F602
Auction:
Einar Forseth F596
Auction:
Silver Coins, A Collection E1137
Auction:
 Inge Schiöler – Works on Paper F611
Auction:
Timeless Scarves E1151
Auction:
Helsinki Design Sale F612
Auction:
Live auctions
Contemporary Art & Design 662
Auction: April 15−16, 2025
Important Timepieces 663
Auction: April 15, 2025
Modern Art & Design 664
Auction: May 20−21, 2025
Important Spring Sale 665
Auction: June 11−13, 2025
237
1523748

The von Fersen cutlery, a set of French silver cutlery, three pieces, 18th century.

Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 SEK
894 - 1 070 EUR
898 - 1 080 USD
Hammer price
24 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Lisa Gartz
Stockholm
Lisa Gartz
Head Specialist Silver
+46 (0)709 17 99 93
The von Fersen cutlery, a set of French silver cutlery, three pieces, 18th century.

Comprising: fork and spoon with the von Fersen coat of arms. Spoon: mark of Louis Antoine Taillepied (active 1760-1784), with Charge and Discharge stamps Paris 1775-1781,
Fork: mark of Pierre-Nicolas Sommé (active 1768-1789), with Charge and Discharge stamps Paris 1783-1789. Knife with steel blade, makers mark AW to the blade. Length 20-25 cm. Total weight 272 grams.

Provenance

According to family tradition this belonged to Count Axel von Fersen the younger (1755-1810).

More information

Axel von Fersen the younger took part in the North American War of Independence in the years 1780-1783 and returned to Paris in the summer of 1783 where he received a position as colonel in the Swedish regiment in French service, The Royal Suédois.