Antique French Sterling Silver Carving Set, Paris. He handles of this very elegant antique French sterling silver carving set display, on each side, two cherubs or. Holding a blank cartouche underneath a Classical image of a woman’s head with ram’s horns. The upper parts of the handles feature. Heads with ram’s horns above a garland of fruits, all Classical motifs. The handles bear the French. Indicates the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838 and is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. The handles also bear the maker’s mark, not completely legible. The knife blade and the upper part of the fork are steel and the blade of the knife is stamped. This antique French sterling silver carving set is in good condition, with the exception of darkening on the upper parts, signs of wear on the tip of the knife blade and some flattening of the end of the knife handle, and faint scratches and tiny dents on the handles, all due to age and normal use. The set is offered in its original case, which shows significant signs of wear. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. Length of the knife. 12 ¾ inches (32.50 cm). Length of the fork. 11 inches (28 cm). 9.55 ounces 271 gr. Total weight with case. 1.24 pounds 563 gr. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Please look at our photos. And see more beautiful examples of French silver. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Flatware & Silverware”. The seller is “jerrymartel” and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Maker: Unknown
- Type: Carving set
- Age: 1850-1899
- Origin: France
- Length of the knife: 12 ¾ inches (32.50 cm)
- Length of the fork: 11 inches (28 cm)
- Total weight: 9.55 ounces (271 gr.)
- Total weight with case: 1.24 pounds (563 gr.)
