Dessert service - Silver - Dessert cutlery (entremets)

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Excellent 1900–1910 silver dessert cutlery set from France, in good used condition with minor possible wear and oxidised knife blade, comprising knife, fork and spoon with a fitted white-fabric box and a total weighable silver of about 41 g (229 g including the box).

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Superb dessert cutlery set (or entremets) from the Belle Époque, dating from around 1900.

This complete individual set testifies to the refinement of tableware at the turn of the century.

The set features the classic so-called "à Filets" pattern, a timeless model of European silverware, characterized by clean and elegant lines that highlight the contours of each piece.

Details and Dimensions:
each piece bears the title hallmarked "800", guaranteeing the content of solid silver.

■1 Knife: Length 18.5 cm | Gross weight 28.92 g (Handle in solid silver, blade of original steel).
■1 Fork: Length 14.5 cm | Weight 20.52 g.
■1 Spoon: Length 14.5 cm | Weight 20.31 g.
Total weight of the weighable silver: approx. 41 g (knife not included).
■Total weight with the case: 229 g.

Condition:
Cutlery: Good overall condition with a beautiful patina of use appropriate to age. No major deformations. The knife blade shows traces of natural oxidation (carbon steel), a sign of its authenticity.

Case: Delivered in its original box lined with white fabric. The case is functional and has effectively protected the pieces for more than a century.

A magnificent birth, collection, or festive table gift with a historic touch.

Superb dessert cutlery set (or entremets) from the Belle Époque, dating from around 1900.

This complete individual set testifies to the refinement of tableware at the turn of the century.

The set features the classic so-called "à Filets" pattern, a timeless model of European silverware, characterized by clean and elegant lines that highlight the contours of each piece.

Details and Dimensions:
each piece bears the title hallmarked "800", guaranteeing the content of solid silver.

■1 Knife: Length 18.5 cm | Gross weight 28.92 g (Handle in solid silver, blade of original steel).
■1 Fork: Length 14.5 cm | Weight 20.52 g.
■1 Spoon: Length 14.5 cm | Weight 20.31 g.
Total weight of the weighable silver: approx. 41 g (knife not included).
■Total weight with the case: 229 g.

Condition:
Cutlery: Good overall condition with a beautiful patina of use appropriate to age. No major deformations. The knife blade shows traces of natural oxidation (carbon steel), a sign of its authenticity.

Case: Delivered in its original box lined with white fabric. The case is functional and has effectively protected the pieces for more than a century.

A magnificent birth, collection, or festive table gift with a historic touch.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
229 g
Title additional information
Dessert cutlery (entremets)
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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