Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 232pc. (Service for 24) Louis XVI Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Two of France's Premier Silversmiths, "Hippolyte Thomas and Henin Freres" Silversmith to the Kings and Queens of Europe and Includes Rare Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality - Circa 1850s !!
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Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, Each Piece in this Spectacular Set has Been Hand Crafted to the Highest of Standards, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to Any Finely Set Table, Stately Original French 950 Sterling Silver Elegance and Style and Outstanding Value for Money !!
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The Elegant Dinner Fork and Dinner Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle !!
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The Dinner Fork and Table Spoon !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Luncheon Knife with Acier Blade !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Luncheon Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Dessert Knife with Sterling Silver Blade !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Dessert Knife with Sterling Silver Blade and Mother-of-Pearl Handle !!
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An Ultra Luxurious Addition to any Finely Set Table and a Worthy Addition to the Family Estate, Traditional Elegance, Sophistication and Quality of Original French 950 Sterling Silver, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living, Includes 7 Anti Tarnish Storage Chests !!
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The Storage Chest for the Dinner Forks !!
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The Storage Chest for the Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives Open Showing the Bottom Layer !!
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The Top Layer from the Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives' Storage Chest !!
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The Emblem Stamped Inside the Lid of the Storage Tray for the Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives !!
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The Closed Chest for the Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives !!
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The Dinner Fork and Table Spoon !!
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The Front Side of the Forks and Spoon Handles !!
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The Underside of the Forks and Spoon Handles !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Luncheon Knife with Acier Blade !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Dessert Knife with Sterling Silver Blade !!
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The Front Side of the Silver Knife Handles !!
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The Underside of the Silver Knife Handles !!
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This set is in good condition. Each silver piece bears the hallmark of the French Government's "Head of the Minerva - 1" Hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the manufacturer's sterling silver hallmark; ie. Henin Frères & Hippolyte Thomas. Thomas & Henin operated at 11 rue de Renard Sauveur here in Paris from 1845 to 1855. The Mother-of-Pearl handles knives are made by Paul Canaux & Cie who operated at 30 boulevard Malesherbes. The set is an excellent example of the quality and craftsmanship of 19th century France 950 sterling silver - check the weights and measures below (all weights and measures approximate):
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Dinner Knives, Mother of Pearl Handles & Acier Blades |
25.00cm. |
74 grams |
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Dinner Forks |
20.80cm. |
87 grams |
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Tablespoons |
21.50cm. |
92 grams |
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Dessert Knives, Mother of Pearl Handles and Sterling Silver Blades |
20.80cm. |
44 grams |
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Luncheon Knives, Mother of Pearl Handles Acier Blades |
21.50cm. |
42 grams |
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Silver Luncheon Knives, Stainless Steel Blades |
21.00cm. |
48 grams |
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Silver Dessert Knives, Sterling Silver Blades |
20.00cm. |
48 grams |
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Luncheon / Dessert Forks |
18.20 cm. |
49 grams |
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Luncheon / Dessert Spoons |
18.50 cm. |
49 grams |
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Teaspoons |
14.60 cm. |
27 grams |
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French Antique 950 Sterling Silver Flatware, A Valued Addition to any Stately Home, A Stunning Example of the Elegance and Sophistication of 19th Century France Historically Reserved for the French Aristocracy !!
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The Elegant Dinner Fork and Dinner Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle !!
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The Dinner Fork and Table Spoon !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Luncheon Knife with Acier Blade !!
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The Luncheon / Dessert Fork and Luncheon Knife with Mother-of-Pearl Handle !!
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The Storage Chest for the Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives Open Showing the Bottom Layer !!
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