Antique French silver plate Sabatier Brochette meat vegetable skewer with Rococo standing lions top

Late 19th century French silver plated “brochette” skewer with a beautiful openwork top that depicts two standing lions facing away from each other and leaning on a pedestal vase. The vase is sprouting ornate shells, foliage and scrolls in sumptuous Rococo style.

In France skewers are used for cooking meats and vegetables 'en brochette' over a grill or flame, not just at barbecue time. This beautiful skewer would make a wonderful gift for anybody interested in French cookery or the history of it.

Made by Sabatier, France, c. 1890’s.

48 g

28.5 cm long
18.5 cm skewer
10 x 5 cm top

Great antique condition, almost no wear to silvering, the Sabatier mark is pristine. Light scuffing and few tiny nicks to the skewer commensurate with age and use.