{"product_id":"antique-european-silver-plated-11-2pc-skewer-or-hatelet-set-floral-foliate-handles","title":"Antique European Silver Plated 9.5\" 2pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, Floral \u0026 Foliate Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant antique European, possibly French, hallmarked silver plate skewer or \"Hatelet\" pair with ornate pierced or reticulated floral \u0026amp; acanthus handles\/ends and both in wonderful condtiion!  One of two 2pc sets that we're adding this week, both silverplate and both French, I believe, though the hallmarks on this set are a bit mysterious.  The diamond shaped lozenge with \"AA\" looks very French but I can't quite decipher the far right marking.  A hâtelet is an ornamental metal skewer used in classic French cuisine and table service, traditionally made of silver or silver plate. It was\/is used to secure or decorate elaborate roasts, pâtés, and especially grand presentation dishes in 18th to 19th century French dining.  Typical features include l\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eong decorative skewer or pick, o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eften topped with a finial, crest, animal, or fleur-de-lis motif, u\u003c\/span\u003esed both practically and decoratively and associated with haute cuisine and formal service à la française.  They’re collectible today as antique French silverware items and are as elegant as can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good to excellent condition.  Obviously thicker plating so they've fared much better over the years than thinner American, etc. plated pieces.  As is the case here, likely a bit of scuffing but, as you can see, both in fabulous shape.  The tip of one ever-so-slightly bent.  See pictures for all measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244695466238,"sku":"526skwrs2","price":175.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/526skwrs2a.jpg?v=1779488228","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/it\/products\/antique-european-silver-plated-11-2pc-skewer-or-hatelet-set-floral-foliate-handles","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}