Art Deco French Silver-Plated Coffee Spoons, Set of Twelve – 5½”

This silver-plated French Art Deco set of coffee spoons comprises twelve identical units, each exhibiting the precise linearity characteristic of the period. Model ‘Betty’ by silversmith Boulenger, the design prioritizes clean lines and a functionalist aesthetic. The bowl, a shallow ellipse, transitions smoothly into a flat, unadorned handle. The volumetric interplay between the spoon’s head and its shaft maintains a uniform profile, adhering to the era’s emphasis on simplified forms and industrial elegance.

Retrieved from uncirculated stock, each spoon presents an immaculate surface devoid of operational abrasion or friction marks. The metal exhibits an inherent oxidation, visible as a darkening of the silver plate, indicative of prolonged atmospheric exposure rather than active use. Stamped hallmarks are precisely articulated: the Boulenger maker’s mark and the ’84’ grammage indication are crisply defined on the reverse of each handle, certifying material quality and origin. The plating remains intact across all surfaces, with no evidence of wear-through.

The reflective quality of the silver plating interacts dynamically with ambient light, creating varying planes of illumination and shadow. Their slender profile, when arranged, establishes a repetitive rhythm, suitable for integration within minimalist display arrangements or against highly textured natural materials such as raw concrete or honed stone. The set’s scale permits individual placement as a sculptural element or collective presentation as a unified metallic field.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. 1¼” (3cm) W x ½” (1cm) D x 5½” (14cm) H (each spoon)