Elegant antique French hallmarked sterling silver 4pc hors d'oeuvre or condiment serving implement set with Louis XV or Rococo Revival style foliage & tendril accented handles, fitted storage and/or presentation box and all in wonderful condition! A beautiful set, don't you think! Four pieces consisting of a reticulated pastry or pâté spatula, fork and spoon with pierced bowl & what is most likely a cheese knife with beautifully curved blade. All handles 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 too small and/or obscured for me to decipher and the blades (silver plate) are simply marked "Metal". A wonderful set, one you'll love to get out and use at every occasion.
Very good to excellent condition. Some faint surface scuffs indicative of light use. No bends, breaks or repairs to any. The box is also in great shape, with a gilt embossed black leatherette covering, original fitted interior and a label that reads "V. Guerin, 3 Rue de la Republique, Orleans". See pictures for weights and measurements.
