STATUS : SOLD
PRICE : NC.
CONDITION : Bon état
AVAILABLE QUANTITY : 0
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Luxurious sterling silver flatware, mid / late 19th century :
- 18 table forks
- 12 table spoons
- 12 dessert forks
- 12 dessert spoons
- 12 tea or coffee spoons
- 16 table knives
- 10 fruit knives (blades are made of sterling silver, with associated Minerva hallmark stamped on)
- 11 cheese knives
- a ladle
- a serving knife
- a cream / sauce ladle
- sugar tongs
- sugar spoon
A very beautiful work enhanced remarkable monogram R or LR is applied in relief, which is quite exceptional - monograms normally are engraved. This customization method reveals a high level of luxury : the mold was specially made for only one customer. Each item has the French hallmark Minerva first standard (.950 purity silver) and silversmith Hénin & Fils mark stamped. Hénin & Fils, active in the 1870's, one of the members of Hénin dynasty, one of the most prestigious silverware French manufacture from 19th century onward. In great condition. It was obviously used on a regular basis, but it still looks great.
Weight : 4650g (without taking knives into account)
