PART OF A SILVER FLATWARE SET (950) French work, after 1838 Filet and shell pattern, engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a marquis's crown Composed of : - 24 forks and 8 table spoons - 8 dessert forks and 8 dessert spoons - 24 teaspoons On filled handles : - 24 table knives, steel blades - 8 cheese knives, steel blades - 8 fruit knives, silver blades Minerve hallmark Weight of silver pieces, other than those on handles: 4 Kg 333 Gross weight of knives: 2 Kg 738 (112) A 112-piece French silver table service

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