Serving utensil (2) - .950 silver - 1850-1900

Antique carving set – handles in silver repoussé Minerve hallmark – France, around 1900 – with case
Description:
Elegant antique French carving set comprising a large knife and a serving fork, presented in its original case.
Both pieces feature beautiful silver-plated handles stamped with the Minerve mark, richly decorated in the Louis XVI style: fluting, foliage, beaded motifs and central cartouches.
The blade of the knife is stamped “PARIS” and bears several old workshop marks. The fork features an elegant pierced design with three tangs.
Specifications:
France
Period: late 19th / early 20th century
2 pieces: carving knife and carving fork
Handle in Minerve-stamped silver
Length: about 32 cm
Total gross weight: 240 g
Blade and functional parts in steel/metal
Old case lined with yellow velvet
Unknown silversmith
Condition:
Good overall condition considering age. Beautiful antique patina, minor micro-scratches and normal signs of use. The blade shows some marks and small traces of old oxidation visible in the photographs. The manche designs are well preserved. The case is old with wear and signs of aging.
The detailed photographs are an integral part of the description.