LAVAILLE - 143pc. FRENCH ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STERLING

A Magnificent Privately Commissioned, 143pc. Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Internationally Renowned French Silversmith Lavaille , Silversmith to the French Court, Includes 18 Serving Pieces and the Original 3 Layered Custom Made Anti-Tarnish Storage Chest - circa 1890s. Each Magnificent Piece in this Amazing Set was Individually Hand Crafted to the Highest International Standards of Workmanship, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to Any Finely Set Table, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Grace Elegance and Sophistication Unparalleled Today, Meant for the Discerning Family, Total Luxury at an Affordable Price, Includes Original 3 Tiered Custom Made Storage Chest, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. This is another extremely high quality set in a very classic pattern and in excellent condition. the wood storage chest however has seen better days and could use some repairs. But the storage drawers are still in good condition and are very functionable. The silver pieces are even more stunning than can be reflected by the photographs. The set is offered at an extraordinarily low price and is extremely good value for money. Each silver piece contains the French governments Head of the Minerva-1 Hallmark, signifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver along with the Lavaille manufacturer's silver hallmark. The set contains the following (all weights and measures approximate):12 Dinner Knives with Stainless Steel Blades 25.50 cm. 86 grams 18 Dinner Forks 20.50 cm. 90 grams 18 Tablespoons 21.20 cm. 92 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 18.80 cm. 57 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 18.60 cm. 50 grams 12 Luncheon Knives with Stainless Steel Blades 21.50 cm. 55 grams 12 Dessert Knives with Sterling Silver Blades 20.80 cm. 57 grams 12 Coffee Spoons in Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) 11.00 cm. 17 grams 11 Teaspoons 14.00 cm. 25 grams 6 Oyster Forks 15.80 cm. 45 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Knife with Acier Blade 31.00 cm. 137 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Fork 28.40 cm. 157 grams 1 Ice Cream Scoop 24.80 cm. 129 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Fork 27.00 cm. 182 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Spoon with Gold Plated Bowl (Vermeil) 25.50 cm. 94 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Fork with Gold Plated Prongs (Vermeil) 25.20 cm. 93 grams 1 Large Pair of Asparagus Tongs 25.00 cm. 236 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Fork 20.00 cm. 64 grams 1 Small Berry Serving Spoon 19.20 cm. 64 grams 1 Individual Tart Server 20.00 cm. 65 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Server 20.20 cm. 63 grams 2 Large Serving Spoons 26.00 cm. 131 grams 1 Large Soup / Stew Serving Ladle 33.00 cm. 237 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Knife 30.00 cm. 182 grams 1 Cheese Serving Knife with Acier Blade 22.00 cm. 70 grams 1 Pair of Sugar Tongs 15.00 cm. 87 grams 1 Large Berry Serving Scoop 20.80 cm. 75 grams Traditional French 19th Century Luxury Elegance and Quality Typically Reserved for European Aristocracy, Known as Silversmiths to the Kings and Queens of Europe, French 950 Sterling Silver Products have been Synonymous with "ABSOLUTE LUXURY" for Decades.

Reserve: $10,999.00

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Condition Report: Excellent