A silver flatware set by the silversmith Henri Soufflot (active between 1884 and 1910), comprising 164 exquisitely crafted pieces decorated with scrolls, foliate motifs, flowering branches, and facing dragon heads. The serving pieces feature an openwork naturalistic design composed of reeds, leafy volutes forming waves, and fish. The handles are monogrammed "WA".
The 164 pieces that make up this Art Nouveau style dinner service are distributed as follows:
- 16 place settings and 16 place settings
- 32 table knives with fur-lined handles and stainless steel blades, signed "Chenaillier/ H. Soufflot Succr."
- 14 dessert place settings
- 18 dessert knives with filled handles and stainless steel blades, signed "ChenaiIlier/ H. Soufflot Succr."
- 13 fruit knives with padded handles
- 13 teaspoons
- 2 stew spoons
- 1 ladle
- 1 fish serving set
- 1 salad serving set
- 1 sifter spoon with a perforated bowl
- 1 sugar tong
- 2 vermilion salt scoops
- 1 vermilion mustard spoon
Minerva hallmark for 1st standard silver (from 1838). Maker's mark with the initials "HS". The service is presented in a large rectangular oak case with brass fittings and four sliding display drawers. The lock is marked " H. Soufflot Orfèvre Paris ", and the lid is centered with a shield monogrammed "WA".
Weight of weighable parts: 7714 gr.
Gross weight: 12,490 g
Late 19th century
Circa: 1890
Box dimensions: L: 53cm, W: 35cm, H: 29.5cm
Condition report : The silverware is in very good condition, with only very minor stains in places. The case is also in very good condition, with slight wear to the velvet lining and micro-scratches on the wood. It retains its original key.
- Reference :
- 2849
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 53 (cm)
- Height :
- 30 (cm)
- Depth :
- 35 (cm)
- Era::
- 19th century
- Style::
- Art Nouveau
- Materials:
- Money
- Identify Exists:
- False
