CARON - FRENCH ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STERLING SILVER

Title: CARON - FRENCH ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET, 1850-1899, 197pc. + TRAYS
Description:

Direct From Paris, A Magnificent 197 Piece, 19th Century, Louis XVI Model, Sterling Silver Flatware Set with 8 Serving Pieces and 10 Covered Individual Anti-Tarnish Storage Trays by Renowned French Silversmiths "Henri Soufflot" and "Olier & Caron" - STUNNING. Internationally Known Brands, Luxurious Quality and Craftsmanship, Each Stunning Piece in this Spectacular Set is Made by Hand to the Highest Standards Typically Enjoyed by the French Aristocracy , You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Another Beautiful Example of the Luxury and Elegance of 19th Century France, An Absolutely Stunning Set at a Great Price and with No Monograms on any of the Pieces - VERY RARE. Total Luxury at an Amazingly Low Price, Outstanding Value for Money, A True Family Heirloom for Generations and Includes a Great Assortment of 9 Serving Pieces (5 in Vermeil - Gold Plated Sterling Silver) and 10 Covered Individual Anti-Tarnish Storage Trays.

This is an extremely high quality set for 18 in a very classic Louis XVI pattern and is perfect for entertaining. The set is in excellent condition and the individual pieces are even more stunning than can be reflected by the photographs. The set is extremely good value for money. Each piece contains the French governments Head of the Minerva-1 Hallmark, signifying a minimum of 950 sterling, along with the manufacturers' sterling silver hallmarks. Henri Soufflet operated at 88 rue de Turbigo here in Paris from 1884 to 1910 and Olier & Caron operated across the street at 39 rue de Turbigo between 1910 and 1936. The Set Includes (all weights and measure approximate):
Maker/designer: Caron
Origin: France
Date/Period: 19th Century
Silver Purity:950
Size:197 pcs.
Hallmarks:Minerva 1
Additional Info:18 Dinner Knives - Stainless Blades 26.50 cm. 81 grams 18 Dinner Forks 22.00 cm. 82 grams 18 Tablespoons 22.00 cm. 80 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Knives with Sterling Silver Blades 18.00 cm. 37 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 19.00 cm. 47 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 19.00 cm. 52 grams 18 Fish Knives with Sterling Silver Blades 22.50 cm. 69 grams 18 Fish Forks 19.00 cm. 53 grams 18 Oyster Forks 14.20 cm. 26 grams 17 Tea Spoons 14.50 cm. 25 grams 9 Escargot Forks 16.00 cm. 23 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Fork 23.50 cm. 114 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Knife 27.50 cm. 132 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Spoon with Vermeil Bowl 27.40 cm. 97 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Fork with Vermeil Prongs 26.00 cm. 97 grams 1 Small Two Pronged bonbon Serving Fork in Vermeil 13.00 cm. 17 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Spoon in Vermeil 12.00 cm. 20 grams 1 Small Four Pronged bonbon Serving Fork in Vermeil 13.00 cm. 17 grams 1 Small Individual Tart Server in Vermeil 12.50 cm. 19 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Scoop in Vermeil 13.80 cm. 23 grams 10 Covered Individual Anti-tarnish Storage Trays

Reserve: $17,209.00

Shipping:
Domestic: Free shipping to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from France.

Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Excellent