HANDBOOK 2 French schools XIXth : bust of a man, graphite with chalk highlights (23 x 18 cm, fading) ; study of a woman in dress, graphite (18 x 14 cm) 1 large oval serving tray in alloy, the center engraved - 1 round stainless steel dish. In silver plated metal: hexagonal tray (36 x 27 cm) - basket on pedestal with knotted ribbons decoration, Victor Saglier goldsmith's mark (40 x 22.50 x 7 cm) - small tray with knotted ribbons decoration (20 x 16.40 cm) - In a case : 12 forks and 12 soup spoons with palmettes decoration (L. : 18.80 cm) - 12 knives with palmettes decoration, stainless steel blades (L. : 21 cm) - 9 oyster forks - 1 sugar tongs - 1 ladle and various cutlery - 1 napkin ring. In silver (800): a shoehorn, the handle engraved JM, the spatula in metal. Gross weight : 81.70 g.

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