Knife, Fruit knives with silver blades and mother-of-pearl scabbard (6) - .950 silver, Mother of pearl - Hénin & Cie 1896 - France - Late 19th century

Service of six fruit knives. 950/1000. Empire style, France. End of the 19th century. The sleeves are in thick mother-of-pearl sheath (no plates) of very high quality with iridescent reflections. No cracks. The blades in silver 950, as well as the ferrules decorated with crossed ribbons, friezes of leaves, the chiseled bases, decorated with foliage. Hallmark: Head of Minerva 1st title Goldsmith's hallmark: Very erased Hénin & Cie a rosebud, a star below the initials-1896 Traces of use on the blades, detailed photos. Knife weight: 263 g. Dimensions: 19. 5 cm long 9 mm thick handle Shipping to France: Europe and World Shipped by insured colissimo with tracking number and signature.