Elegant antique French hallmarked sterling silver 4pc hors d'oeuvre or condiment serving implement set with foliate or acanthus accented round handles, medallions sans monograms, original fitted box and all in wonderful condition, age considered! A beautiful set, don't you think! Four pieces consisting of a pate scoop or spatula, fork and reticulated spoon & spatula. All bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within those marks designate them as being in .950 silver (95% pure and above the .925 standard for sterling silver). The silversmith marks are for Emile Huignard, Paris circa 1880. A wonderful set, one you'll love to get out and use at every occasion.
Very good condition. Some faint surface scuffs indicative of light use. A slight bend in the spatula piece and there is one tiny break in a reticulated portion of the spoon (about at the 7 o'clock position). The box is also in great shape, age considered, in a gblack leatherette cover with gilt embossed edges and opulent tufted red silk or satin interior lining. See pictures for weights and measurements.
