TIRBOUR - 163pc ART NOUVEAU MINERVA-1 STERLING SILVER

Title: TIRBOUR - 163pc ART NOUVEAU MINERVA-1 STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CABINET 1850-1899
Description:

Direct from Paris, A Magnificent Privately Commissioned 163pc. Original French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set in the Rare Iris Pattern by Frances Premier Silversmiths: Puiforcat (Currently Owned by Hermes), Ernest Cardeilhac (Christofle) and Charles Tirbour - circa Late 1800s. Each Piece in this Amazingly Beautiful Set has been Crafted by Hand to the Highest of International Standards, Includes an Amazing Assortment of 12 Serving Pieces and a Stunning 5-Tiered Storage Cabinet You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Traditional Art Nouveau Elegance and Sophistication, Total Luxury at an Amazingly Low Price, A Very Recession Proof Investment and a Valued Family Heirloom for Generations and Includes an Amazing Assortment of 12 Serving Pieces.

Another stunning sterling silver flatware set in excellent condition by Frances Premier Silversmiths - Emile Puiforcat, Cardeilhac (Christofle) and Charles Tirbour. The elegant melon forks in a complementary pattern bear the Puiforcat manufacturer's hallmark in addition to the French Government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark. The dinner knives and luncheon knives bear the "YN" manufacturer's Hallmark in addition to the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark. All other pieces, except of the dainty bonbon serving set bear the Charles Tirbour manufacturer's hallmark in addition to the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark. The magnificent storage chest is not the original storage chest custom made for the set as some of the serving pieces don't fit. But the chest holds the set quite comfortably. This set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and there are no monograms on any of the pieces nor evidence that a monogram has been removed.
Maker/Designer: Tirbour
Origin: France
Date/Period:19th Century
Silver Purity:950 Sterling Silver
Size:163 pcs.
Hallmarks:Minerva 1
Additional Info:The set includes the following - all weights and measures approximate: 12Dinner Knives with Stainless Steel Blades by Cardeilhac (Christofle)25.50 cm.68 grams12Dinner Forks21.50 cm.75 grams12Additional Dinner Forks21.50 cm.75 grams12Tablespoons22.00 cm.90 grams12Luncheon Knives with Stainless Steel Blades by Cardeilhac (Christofle)20.60 cm.40 grams12Luncheon / Dessert Forks18.60 cm.43 grams12Luncheon / Dessert Spoons18.80 cm.45 grams12Fish Forks21.60 cm.76 grams12Fish Knives24.50 cm.72 grams12Cake Forks18.60 cm.55 grams12Teaspoons14.20 cm.24 grams12Ice Cream Spoons with Vermeil Bowls14.20 cm.26 grams11Mellon Fork by Puiforcat17.80 cm.31 grams1Large Salad Serving Fork - Vermeil Prongs27.20 cm.90 grams1Large Salad Serving Spoon - Vermeil Bowl27.20 cm.91 grams1Large Table Cleaning Scoop33.00 cm.229 grams1Large Cake Serving Knife - Vermeil Blade28.20 cm.123 grams1Large Pie Serving Knife30.00 cm.141 grams1Sauce Serving Ladle22.00 cm.105 grams1Large Serving Spoon26.00 cm.138 grams1Pair of Lobster Scissors18.00 cm.83 grams1Storage Cabinet - 66.50 X 45.50 X 75

Reserve: $14,899.00

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Condition Report: Excellent