Gustave Keller Freres Sterling silver Serving pieces 1890s Paris France 270 gr.

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You are bidding on a lovely set of French heavy solid sterling silver fish knife and extra large serving spoon. The pieces measure approximately 9.25 inches and 10.75 inches with a total weight of 270 grams. The pieces are both hallmarked with the head of Minerva for silver purity and the maker's mark GK which is attributed to Gustave Keller or the Keller Freres of Paris. This a renowned French silversmith with pieces in museums worldwide.  Overall good condition some vermeil finish still present. Monogram present on both pieces. I ship worldwide. Email me with questions and for international shipping fees. Good luck.
Gustave Keller Frères
(est. 1856) Keller was founded in 1856 by Gustave Keller, whose toilet sets, elegant accessories, eclectic ware and especially his modern pitchers were immediately appreciated for their quality. He was rewarded in 1867 and 1878 by a silver and a gold medal. After 1878, the Keller brothers succeeded him and started producing silverware, which was rewarded at the 1889 and 1900 world fairs, respectively by a gold medal and a Grand prix. In 1889, Lucien Falize wrote that 'everything stamped Keller is good'. Established in Paris at 65, rue de Turbigo, Keller moved their shop and workshop to 22 rue Joubert in 1891. In 1929, the shop was mentioned in 18 avenue Matignon and was still in activity in 1947. Keller attracted international customers and was appointed official supplier of several courts (Spain, Russia, Greece and Romania). The Russian Court was an important client and from 1897, the last Tsar himself regularly purchased artefacts from the Parisian silversmith. Works by Keller are on display at the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée du Petit Palais, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, among others.