Antique French .950 Sterling Silver Chocolate Cup & Trembleuse Saucer, Minerva Hallmarks, Louis XVI Style

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For the collector, this is an antique French .950 silver chocolate cup and trembleuse saucer, bearing Minerva assay marks along … Read more For the collector, this is an antique French .950 silver chocolate cup and trembleuse saucer, bearing Minerva assay marks along with additional workshop and assembly stamps, likely dating to the late 19th to early 20th century.
Of the Louis XVI Revival style, this set features a richly detailed repoussé floral ground and the distinctive trembleuse saucer, designed with a fitted ring to securely cradle the cup. Originally intended for serving chocolate or tea, this specialized form reflects the sophistication and ritual of fine French table service.

The surface bears that soft patina that highlights the decorative work and hand-finished quality of the piece. Hallmarks are present and consistent with French .950 silver standard, including the Minerva mark, with additional small workshop/assembly marks visible at the handle and underside—further supporting its French origin and period craftsmanship.

A particularly charming detail is the cup’s intimate scale and elegant profile, making it equally compelling as a collector’s object, vanity accent, or refined tabletop display. This is the kind of piece that layers beautifully into both traditional and curated modern interiors. See less