Antique French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set, Spoons, Forks, Serving Dish

Description: Description Antique mid-19th century French sterling silver dessert set. Service for 18. Comprising of 18 forks, 18 spoons, a serving spoon and serving knife, as well as a cut crystal serving dish with sterling silver rim. The handles decorated with elegant rocailles and foliage, monogrammed with initials PC. Gold vermeil finish to the bowls and tines. The flatware set is fully hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark used from 1838, which depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her to denote a silver content of 950/1000 (of 95% silver and a higher finesse than .925 sterling). Bearing maker's marks for silversmith François-Auguste Boyer-Callot, active from 1865 at 30 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, Paris. The cut crystal dish features deep wheel cut decoration, mounted with a sterling silver rim bearing maker's marks for the silversmith firm of Emile Puiforcat. The set is housed protectively in the original presentation box with gorgeous light blue satin fitted interior. Condition: In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. Some scratches on the base of the crystal dish. The presentation box shows age-related wear. Dimensions: Serving knife - 11" length. Serving spoon - 9 1/4" length. Spoons - 5 1/2" Forks - 5 5/8" Total silver weight is 1214.7 grams. Crystal dish - 10 1/4" diameter x 1 1/2" height. Box measures 16 1/2" x 12" x 4 1/8" height. About Us Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. Contact us with any questions and postage inquiries prior to purchase.

Price: 3995 USD

Location: Canutillo, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-07T15:47:44.000Z

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