A solid silver flatware set by the House of Odiot, a silversmith founded during the reign of Louis XV. The set is housed in an oak case by the House of Odiot, surmounted by a brass plaque engraved with the foliate monogram "AR" and a crown. The red velvet interior contains five stacked trays. The handles are decorated with foliate bands ending in a shell motif, the spatulas are violin-shaped, and all the pieces are monogrammed "AR" beneath a five-pearl crown. According to family tradition, the monograms are those of the Rothschilds. All the pieces have the edge engraved "Odiot." The hallmark on this silver flatware set (an oil lamp surmounted by an O) is that of Master Odiot and corresponds to the one registered in 1865 and then cancelled in 1894. Minerva standard: 950/1000.

This remarkable silver cutlery service comprises 176 pieces:

- an asparagus tong
- a ladle
- a silver-gilt serving fork
- a silver-gilt serving spoon
- a cream spoon
- a sprinkling spoon
- an ice cream scoop
- an ice sickle
- eleven teaspoons
- twenty-two small knives with Odiot-engraved steel blades
- twelve dessert spoons
- a sugar tong
- twelve dessert
- a bread fork
- a fish knife
- a soup spoon
- forty-eight large knives with Odiot-engraved steel blades
- forty-eight forks
- eleven large spoons

Weight of all-silver coins: 8.9 kg
Total weight of coins: 15.5 kg

The Odiot house

Founded in 1690, the House of Odiot gained renown during the reign of Louis XV thanks to Jean Baptiste Gaspard Odiot, recognized as one of the finest goldsmiths of his time. He became one of the most prestigious goldsmiths of the 18th century, serving as a royal supplier. Later, the Empire and its splendor ushered in a new era of glory for Odiot, under the guidance of Jean-Baptiste Claude, Jean Baptiste Gaspard's grandson, whose work was rewarded with numerous prestigious commissions from the Emperor and his family: the coronation sceptre and sword, the cradle of the King of Rome, the Pauline Borghese dinner service, the Emperor's campaign service, and more. The designs created by Odiot during this period are characterized by a return to classical styles and the frequent use of vermeil (gilt silver). Odiot's reputation then spread beyond the borders of the Empire, opening doors to all the courts of Europe. After supplying King Louis-Philippe, the House of Odiot received its most important order from the Viceroy of Egypt, Said Pasha: three thousand gold place settings. He was also awarded the title of Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty the Tsar. Odiot has maintained exceptional expertise, based on a collection built up over the centuries through prestigious commissions.

Circa: 1865

Dim: L: 53cm, D: 32cm, H: 25.5cm.
Dim: W: 20.9in, D: 12.6in, H: 10in.

Condition report: Very good overall condition. Missing 1 tablespoon, 2 small knives and 1 small spoon.