FRANCE, 18th c.: Set of 925 thousandths silver flatware, including: - PARIS 1781 - 1782: Table spoon in silver filet pattern, engraved on the spatula with a coat of arms, the crown erased. Master goldsmith: Louis Jullien Anthiaume, received in 1779 - PARIS 1776 - 1777 : Silver fork, filet pattern. Master silversmith: illegible - ANGOULEME, 18th century: Silver flatware, uniplat model. Master silversmith: a member of the AUDRY family, hallmarked abonné (hallmarks faded somewhat on the fork). - CHAMBRE DES COMPTES DE LORRAINE: Two silver forks, single-flat model, engraved on the spatula with interlaced letters. Master goldsmith: unidentified One dessert spoon, 18th c. hallmarks (numerous knocks). Weight : 465 g Expert : Madame Claire Badillet

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