Cutlery set (2) - Silver - Minerva mark

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Two-piece French carving set with silver-handled knife and fork bearing the Minerva hallmark in .800 silver, dating to circa 1900–1910 and presented in a purple silk-lined case, total weight 235 g.

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Ornate French two-piece carving set featuring a knife and fork housed in a fitted, purple silk-lined presentation case. The handles are crafted in silver, each bearing the Minerva hallmark, indicating French .800 silver standard.

Adorned with neoclassical motifs including ribbon-tied laurel wreaths, grape clusters, and scrolling accents, the handles exhibit refined repoussé work. The steel knife blade is stamped "Acier Fondu, Paris", denoting cast steel of Parisian origin.

Measuring 32.5 cm and 27.5 cm respectively, the utensils weigh a combined 235 grams (excluding the box).

Ornate French two-piece carving set featuring a knife and fork housed in a fitted, purple silk-lined presentation case. The handles are crafted in silver, each bearing the Minerva hallmark, indicating French .800 silver standard.

Adorned with neoclassical motifs including ribbon-tied laurel wreaths, grape clusters, and scrolling accents, the handles exhibit refined repoussé work. The steel knife blade is stamped "Acier Fondu, Paris", denoting cast steel of Parisian origin.

Measuring 32.5 cm and 27.5 cm respectively, the utensils weigh a combined 235 grams (excluding the box).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
235 g
Title additional information
Minerva mark
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9.5 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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