TIRBOUR - 163pc ART NOUVEAU MINERVA-1 STERLING SILVER

Title: TIRBOUR - 163pc ART NOUVEAU MINERVA-1 STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CABINET 1850-1899Description: Direct from Paris, A Magnificent Privately Commissioned 163pc. Original French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set in the Rare Iris Pattern by Frances Premier Silversmiths: Puiforcat (Currently Owned by Hermes), Ernest Cardeilhac (Christofle) and Charles Tirbour - circa Late 1800s. Each Piece in this Amazingly Beautiful Set has been Crafted by Hand to the Highest of International Standards, Includes an Amazing Assortment of 12 Serving Pieces and a Stunning 5-Tiered Storage Cabinet You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Traditional Art Nouveau Elegance and Sophistication, Total Luxury at an Amazingly Low Price, A Very Recession Proof Investment and a Valued Family Heirloom for Generations and Includes an Amazing Assortment of 12 Serving Pieces. Another stunning sterling silver flatware set in excellent condition by Frances Premier Silversmiths - Emile Puiforcat, Cardeilhac (Christofle) and Charles Tirbour. The elegant melon forks in a complementary pattern bear the Puiforcat manufacturer's hallmark in addition to the French Government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark. The dinner knives and luncheon knives bear the "YN " manufacturer's Hallmark in addition to the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark. All other pieces, except of the dainty bonbon serving set bear the Charles Tirbour manufacturer's hallmark in addition to the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark. The magnificent storage chest is not the original storage chest custom made for the set as some of the serving pieces don't fit. But the chest holds the set quite comfortably. This set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and there are no monograms on any of the pieces nor evidence that a monogram has been removed. The set includes the following - all weights and measures approximate: Maker/Designer: TirbourOrigin: FranceDate/Period: 19th CenturySilver Purity:950Size:163 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1Additional Info:12 Dinner Knives with Stainless Steel Blades by Cardeilhac (Christofle) 25.50 cm. 68 grams 12 Dinner Forks 21.50 cm. 75 grams 12 Additional Dinner Forks 21.50 cm. 75 grams 12 Tablespoons 22.00 cm. 90 grams 12 Luncheon Knives with Stainless Steel Blades by Cardeilhac (Christofle) 20.60 cm. 40 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 18.60 cm. 43 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 18.80 cm. 45 grams 12 Fish Forks 21.60 cm. 76 grams 12 Fish Knives 24.50 cm. 72 grams 12 Cake Forks 18.60 cm. 55 grams 12 Teaspoons 14.20 cm. 24 grams 12 Ice Cream Spoons with Vermeil Bowls 14.20 cm. 26 grams 11 Mellon Fork by Puiforcat 17.80 cm. 31 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Fork - Vermeil Prongs 27.20 cm. 90 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Spoon - Vermeil Bowl 27.20 cm. 91 grams 1 Large Table Cleaning Scoop 33.00 cm. 229 grams 1 Large Cake Serving Knife - Vermeil Blade 28.20 cm. 123 grams 1 Large Pie Serving Knife 30.00 cm. 141 grams 1 Sauce Serving Ladle 22.00 cm. 105 grams 1 Large Serving Spoon 26.00 cm. 138 grams 1 Pair of Lobster Scissors 18.00 cm. 83 grams 1 Storage Cabinet - 66.50 X 45.50 X 75

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