Rare to find, both the set of 12 individual place setting chop gigot (handle to hold the bone of lamb or pork chop) AND still in their original box. Over the 3 decades we've been dealing antiques, we've only had about 5 or 6 full sets of these fabulous table flatware specialty items. All with ornate Louis XIV or Rococo style pattern handles and in the finest .950/1000 pure silver, highest sterling silver grade in the world. The gigot or crimper portion of each is not sterling, but is metal which is silver plated (typical). The original fitted presentation box remains with the set and is in fine shape with a silver "B.P." monogram on the lid. Still, a fitted storage box which has kept the set in excellent form, a gold embossed retailer label inside the lid reads "Ach. Dorville, Joaillier - Orfevre, Square de l'Opera, Paris". Elegant Rococo pattern as only the French can accomplish so beautifully in silver. Full measurements noted on the photos.
The 12 specialty flatware implements/utensils are each very good to excellent, beautifully preserved for about 120-110 years.The hallmarks are too tiny to decipher, much less photograph. Some slight separation visible between handles and ends, some age darkening or tarnish in the deep recessed areas but no notable damage or flaws. The box also in great shape given its age, some edge and surface wear but both clasps are intact and working. Fabulous rare set!
