Superb Gilt Sterling Silver Serving Set starters or desserts circa 1880

 

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This is a superb sterling silver serving set for starters or for desserts, delivered in its original box.

French hallmarks with Minerve 1 (950/1000 solid silver).

Maker: HENIN ET CIE

"Russian" pattern, delicately engraved and gilt.

 

Dimensions:

Fork: 11 x 2,2 cm

Server: 13,5 x 3,7 cm

Round spoon: 12 x 4 cm

Oval spoon: 13,5 x 3,3 cm

Sugar tong: 12,7 x 3,7 cm

Total silver weight: 155 grammes.

Period: 1880 - 1900

 

Perfect condition for the silver set, nice original gilding.

Signs of age on the original box, don't close properly.

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