Ornate French two-piece carving set featuring a knife and fork housed in a fitted, purple silk-lined presentation case. The handles are crafted in silver, each bearing the Minerva hallmark, indicating French .800 silver standard. Adorned with neoclassical motifs including ribbon-tied laurel wreaths, grape clusters, and scrolling accents, the handles exhibit refined repoussé work. The steel knife blade is stamped "Acier Fondu, Paris", denoting cast steel of Parisian origin. Measuring 32.5 cm and 27.5 cm respectively, the utensils weigh a combined 235 grams (excluding the box).