LAGRIFFOUL & LAVAL 182pc - ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI

Direct From Paris, A Magnificent 20th Century, 182 piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set in 950 Sterling Silver by two of France's Premier Silversmiths Lagriffoul & Laval Complete with Original, Custom Made 4 Drawer Mahogany Storage Chest and 14 Serving Pieces, circa Early 1900s, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Complete Service for 12 in Excellent Condition, Each Amazing Piece in this Spectacular Set has been Meticulously Made by Hand to the Highest of International Standards (950 Sterling Silver) in the Rare, Much Sought After Queue de Rat Pattern and No Monograms on any of the Pieces, MAGNIFICENT. A Treasured Family Heirloom for Generations to Come, The Traditional Luxury, Elegance and Quality Historically Reserved for the French Nobility. This set really is in excellent condition including the magnificent custom made mahogany storage chest (there is a small chip in the bottom back corner - hardly visible). Each piece bears the sterling silver hallmark of Master French Silversmiths Lagriffoul & Laval in addition to the French Government's Head of the Minerva - 1 Hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver. Lagriffoul & Laval operated at 157 rue de Temple in the 3rd arrondissement here in Paris between 1889 and 1972. This set is dated from the early 1900s and has been extremely well cared for. It is offered at a very competitive price. This set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship (check the weights and measures below) and includes the following - all weights and measures approximate: 12 Dinner Knives - Acier Blades 24.20 cm. 103 grams 12 Dinner Forks 20.00 cm. 79 grams 12 Tablespoons 20.00 cm. 90 grams 12 Luncheon Knives - Acier Blades 20.20 cm. 51 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 17.80 cm. 52 grams 12 Dessert / Luncheon Spoons 17.50 cm. 61 grams 12 Fish Knives 20.50 cm. 65 grams 12 Fish Forks 17.70 cm. 58 grams 12 Teaspoons 13.50 cm. 28 grams 12 Ice Cream Spoons 13.50 cm. 34 grams 12 Cake Forks 14.00 cm. 30 grams 12 Coffee Spoons 10.50 cm. 16 grams 12 Oyster Forks 12.00 cm. 26 grams 12 Escargot Forks 14.50 cm. 26 grams 1 Large Soup / Stew Serving Ladle 30.80 cm. 260 grams 1 Cake / Pie Serving Knife 25.50 cm. 133 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Knife - Acier Blade 26.80 cm. 81 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Fork 22.70 cm. 84 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Fork 25.80 cm. 128 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Spoon 25.80 cm. 126 grams 1 Large Serving Fork 25.80 cm. 115 grams 1 Large Serving Spoon 25.80 cm. 131 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Fork 21.50 cm. 104 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Knife 25.50 cm. 137 grams 1 Gravy / Sauce Serving Ladle 16.80 cm. 102 grams 1 Pair of Sugar Tongs 12.30 cm. 49 grams 1 Large Individual Tart Server 24.20 cm. 127 grams 1 Large Pie Serving Knife 26.40 cm. 124 grams 1 Custom Made 4 Drawer Mahogany Storage Chest, Length = 51.00 cm., Width = 41.50 cm. Height = 30.50 cm.

Reserve: $15,999.00

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Condition Report: Excellent