Alphonse Debain, Parijs (1883-1911) - Cutlery set (4) - .950 silver

A French first grade silver set of four serving parts, consisting of a Carving Knife (33cm) , Lamb Leg Clamp (21cm) , Fish Serving Scoop (31cm) and Fish Serving Fork (. The set was made by the silversmith Alphonse Debain (active March 19, 1883 - March 8, 1911) . The handles in silver decorated with garlands and acanthus leaves in the style of Louis

Marked on the handles with [A-Houtsnip-D]
Total weight: 595gr

In his time, Alphonse Debain - himself a son and grandson of previous goldsmiths, was a well-known name. He first exhibited his wares at the 1889 World Exhibition (Exposition Universelle) in Paris, where he won a gold medal. During the 1900 exhibition he was elected one of the jury members. He also excelled as one of France's most notable silversmiths during the Art Nouveau period.