French Carving Set – 835 Silver Handles – Louis XVI Style – ca. 1900 Antique French two-piece carving set dating from around 1900, consisting of a carving knife and a three-pronged carving fork. Both pieces feature substantial and richly decorated 835/1000 silver handles, bearing French hallmarks. The handles are executed in an elaborate Louis XVI / Neoclassical Revival style, with relief decoration, floral motifs, fluting and architectural detailing. The knife is fitted with a steel blade marked “INOXYDABLE”, the French term traditionally used for corrosion-resistant/stainless steel. The combination of the French hallmarks, 835 silver fineness, French blade marking and decorative execution makes this an attractive antique serving set from around the turn of the 20th century. The exact silversmith or manufacturer has not been conclusively identified. Details: * Object: Carving set * Number of pieces: 2 * Carving knife and three-pronged carving fork * Country of origin: France * Period: circa 1900 * Style: Louis XVI / Neoclassical Revival * Handles: 835/1000 silver * Functional parts: steel * Knife marked: INOXYDABLE * French hallmarks present * Maker: unidentified * Total weight: 251.31 g Condition: The set is in antique, used condition with visible signs of age and use. The silver handles show scratches, tarnishing, small dents, wear and local deformation. The steel elements show scratches, discolouration and other age-related surface wear. Please inspect the detailed photographs carefully for the exact condition. Please note: the stated weight of 251.31 g is the total weight of both complete pieces and is not the net silver weight. The photographs form an integral part of the description. The set will be carefully packed for shipment.