Cutlery set for 12 - Silver, Gold plated, Brass
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Antique French twelve-piece dessert set with solid silver handles, presented in an period presentation case, dating to 1850–1900, comprising six dessert knives and six dessert forks, with Minerve hallmarks and a WARNAULT retailer’s case.
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Exquisite Antique French Dessert Set with Silver Handles and in Period Presentation Case
Description
An elegant antique French dessert serving set, beautifully preserving the refinement and craftsmanship of the late 19th to early 20th century.
The set comprises six dessert knives and six dessert forks, each fitted with finely decorated solid French silver handles, struck with the prestigious Minerve hallmark, guaranteeing silver purity. The graceful Neoclassical design features finely chased floral motifs, scrollwork and decorative borders, reflecting the superior artistry of French silversmiths of the period.
The knives and forks were designed for serving cakes, pastries, desserts and soft fruits, making the set both decorative and practical for elegant table settings.
The solid silver handles remain in excellent antique condition, beautifully polished through generations of careful use, with crisp decoration and no dents, bends or repairs. A few knife blades display a slight movement where they meet the handles, a common age-related characteristic found in antique flatware, without affecting their intended use or display.
The set is presented in its handsome period fitted retailer's case, embossed inside:
WARNAULT
Horlogerie – Bijouterie
Exquisite Antique French Dessert Set with Silver Handles and in Period Presentation Case
Description
An elegant antique French dessert serving set, beautifully preserving the refinement and craftsmanship of the late 19th to early 20th century.
The set comprises six dessert knives and six dessert forks, each fitted with finely decorated solid French silver handles, struck with the prestigious Minerve hallmark, guaranteeing silver purity. The graceful Neoclassical design features finely chased floral motifs, scrollwork and decorative borders, reflecting the superior artistry of French silversmiths of the period.
The knives and forks were designed for serving cakes, pastries, desserts and soft fruits, making the set both decorative and practical for elegant table settings.
The solid silver handles remain in excellent antique condition, beautifully polished through generations of careful use, with crisp decoration and no dents, bends or repairs. A few knife blades display a slight movement where they meet the handles, a common age-related characteristic found in antique flatware, without affecting their intended use or display.
The set is presented in its handsome period fitted retailer's case, embossed inside:
WARNAULT
Horlogerie – Bijouterie
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
226 g
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Gold plated, Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
1.8 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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