Wonderful antique French 18k gold plated .800 (nearly sterling) silver 6pc coffee or teaspoon set with ornate scrolling pattern, "FM" monograms and original brass "Cafe" inlaid rosewood storage and/or presentation box! One of a few elegant old French sterling & vermeil teaspoon sets that we're adding this week. Fabulous service pieces and an undeniable history of opulence, dare we say extravagance? All six spoons bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the outer shape of the mark and the tiny number "2" within designates them as being in .800 silver (80% pure so just under the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). The box as elegant as can be, veneered in a beautiful, rich, dark grained rosewood with brass strip or string inlays including a "Cafe" cartouche.
Very good to excellent condition, age considered. As you can see in the images, no damage or repairs to the spoons and all are still virtually dripping gold with only a slight but of wear or fading. The box also near pristine with original inner fittings and no missing or damaged veneers. See pictures for all measurements.
