Y A FRENCH SILVER GILT CAMPAIGN SET RETAILED BY GAVET

Y A FRENCH SILVER GILT CAMPAIGN SET RETAILED BY GAVETPARIS, 1809-1819 2ND STANDARD (.800) ALSO 1819-1838 MARKSComprising; a plain beaker by Louis-Jacques Berger, 7.7cm (3in) high; a table fork, a table spoon and a knife by François-Charles Gavet, each numbered to a screw-in mounted mother of pearl handle; a steel knife similar with a conforming handle; and a silver gilt only tea spoon by another maker, the cutlery nesting in a red leather covered receiver with the printed trade label of Gavet, all contained in a red leather covered case with gilt initials LC, 14cm (5 1/2in) highProvenance:Probably taken on campaign by General Lord Hely-Hutchinson of Alexandria (1757-1832)Catalogue Note: Gavet traded from 138 rue St-Honoré vis-à-vis l'Oratoire, appointed as cutler to the king 1782, died in 1840. Berger traded from 18 place Thonville and 2 rue de Lodi from 1798 to 1807.Condition Report: Worm and peg type corkscrew missing. Light scratches, nicks and wear commensurate with age and useMinor gilding wear, rust to steel blade, slight bend to tip of vermeil knife, rust staining to handles, no splitsReceiver in very good condition, case with green plush ling very good, case exterior with minor wear and scuffs- goodCondition Report Disclaimer