Two Stunning Gilt Sterling Silver Spoons, Marechal Foch & G. Clemenceau, France
Offered are two gilt sterling silver souvenir spoons. Beautifully detailed images on both spoons bowls. First spoon is of Marechal Foch. Commander Marechal Ferdinand Foch, (born October 2, 1851, Tarbes, France-died March 20, 1929, Paris), marshal of France and commander of Allied forces during the closing months of World War I, generally considered the leader most responsible for the Allied victory. The tip of the handle of the spoon has an a sterling silver rooster. Second spoon is that of G. Georges Benjamin Clemenceau (born September 28, 1841 – died November 24, 1929) was a French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 until 1920. A key figure of the Independent Radicals, he was a strong advocate of separation of church and state, amnesty of the Communards exiled to New Caledonia, as well as opposition to colonisation. Clemenceau, a physician turned journalist, played a central role in the politics of the Third Republic, most notably successfully leading France through the end of the First World War. Tip of handle has a sterling silver tiger. Both spoons are Incredibly detailed. Properly hallmarked on bowls of spoons, as shown in listings photographs. Very light age wear may be noticed however no damage or repairs. Foch spoon measures 5″ x 1″ at bowl. Foch spoon weighs 13 grams. Clemenceau spoon measures 4-11/16″ x 1″. Clemenceau spoon weighs 13 grams. Please let us know if you have any questions!