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

Antique carving set – handles in Minerva-punched silver – France, circa 1900 – presentation case
Description:
Elegant antique French carving set comprising a large knife and a serving fork, presented in its original fitted case.
Both pieces feature beautiful handles in Minerva-punched silver, richly decorated in the Louis XVI taste: fluting, foliage, beaded motifs, and central cartouches.
The knife blade is marked “PARIS” and bears several old workshop marks. The fork presents an elegant pierced design with three tines.
Specifications:
France
Era: late 19th / early 20th century
2 pieces: carving knife and carving fork
Handles in Minerva-punched silver
Length: about 32 cm
Total gross weight: 240 g
Blade and functional part in steel/metal
Old fitted case lined with yellow velvet
Goldsmith not identified
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 decoration on the handles is well preserved. The old case shows signs of use and aging.
The detailed photographs are an integral part of the description.