Antique French Sterling Silver Clothes Brush Horseshoe Shape, Equestrian Interest vintage french competition etched bows and floral garland

etched bows and floral garland on crystal

decorated with torch and arrow motifs

Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and maker’s punch for Ravinet & Cie

The top features a design with a central floral display along with a bird on each side

The flask features enamel decoration of raised gold and green swags of leaves and gold ribbon — the gold details remain thick and vivid

Antique French Sterling Silver Clothes Brush Horseshoe Shape, Equestrian Interest vintage french competition etched bows and floral garlandAbout This Piece An antique French clothes brush with a sterling silver overlay in the form of a horseshoe, with fine details on the silver shoe. A handsome and practical piece for a tack room kept handy to brush off a hunting jacket or displayed on an entry hall table. A distinguished equestrian gift. Hallmarks & Provenance French sterling silver, c. 1910. Marked with the Swan mark used for imported objects. Makers punch currently being researched