Silver cake server with gilded metal, pierced blade, 19th century.

The Armelle Cake Slice ✨ Features The Armelle Cake Slice ✨ Features: An elegant antique cake slice with a silver-plated handle, richly decorated in relief in the Louis XVI style: garlands of pearls, palmettes, ribbon bows, and fluting. Its gilded metal blade is finely pierced and engraved with leafy scrolls, adorned with an intertwined monogram. A beautiful example of French table silverware from the late 19th century. 🔍 Details & Condition: Material: silver-plated handle, gilded metal blade Decoration: Louis XVI style handle, pierced blade with scrolls, engraved monogram Date of manufacture: late 19th century (circa 1870-1900) Condition: Please carefully observe the photos, which are an integral part of the description. This piece is in beautiful condition for its age. It has gracefully endured over a century and shows signs of wear: wear to the gilding and usage scratches on the blade, small spots of oxidation around the monogram, and a lovely patina of silver in the crevices of the decoration (see photos). 💚 Why we love it: It transforms the simple serving of a tart or cake into a true moment of elegance. Its combination of silver and gold and its scalloped blade with scrolls make it a refined piece for festive tables, an original gift for a wedding, or a lovely item for a silverware collector. 📏 Dimensions: Total length: 30 cm Blade width: 13 cm 🎁 Packaging: Your order is carefully packaged: bubble wrap, reinforced protections, double-walled cardboard, and appropriate cushioning. Each fragile piece is prepared with care to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. 🚛 Shipping: Shipping via Mondial Relay to reduce postage costs. Please indicate your chosen Relay/locker point in your purchase message; otherwise, shipping will be to the nearest point to your address. ✨ A gesture for the planet. Thank you for choosing vintage. You are not just receiving an object, but a small piece of history.