Cutlery set (3) - Silver - Minerva mark, ornate

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Set of three ornate French silver knives in Rococo style, each with engraved blades and silver handles richly adorned with scrollwork, floral motifs and monogrammed cartouches; two knives measure 20.5 cm and one 18 cm, with Minerva hallmark on the handles indicating .800 silver, France, circa 1900–1910, total gross weight 127 g.

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Set of three ornate French silver knives, crafted in the Rococo style and distinguished by their intricate detailing and elegant form. Each knife features a finely engraved blade and a beautifully molded silver handle, richly adorned with scrollwork, floral motifs, and monogrammed cartouches. The set includes two larger knives measuring 20.5 cm and one slightly smaller knife at 18 cm in length.

All three pieces bear the French Minerva hallmark, confirming a minimum silver fineness of .800, specifically on the handles. The craftsmanship reflects the refined elegance of late 19th to early 20th-century French silversmithing.

Total gross weight, excluding the boxes, is 127 grams.

Set of three ornate French silver knives, crafted in the Rococo style and distinguished by their intricate detailing and elegant form. Each knife features a finely engraved blade and a beautifully molded silver handle, richly adorned with scrollwork, floral motifs, and monogrammed cartouches. The set includes two larger knives measuring 20.5 cm and one slightly smaller knife at 18 cm in length.

All three pieces bear the French Minerva hallmark, confirming a minimum silver fineness of .800, specifically on the handles. The craftsmanship reflects the refined elegance of late 19th to early 20th-century French silversmithing.

Total gross weight, excluding the boxes, is 127 grams.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
127 g
Title additional information
Minerva mark, ornate
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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