Important silver and mother-of-pearl flatware set, in its original case by Tétard Frères for Michelon Frères, Montpellier, France, first half of the 20th century.

A complete dinner service, presented in a large light oak-lined case, enhanced with brass fittings. The caramel suede interior bears the printed stamp of Michelon Frères, jewelers and goldsmiths in Montpellier, successors to the firm of Martin & Michelon, 20 rue de la Loge.

A beautiful 195-piece silver flatware set (950/1000), decorated with crossed ribbons and monogrammed DD, comprising:
- 18 dinner spoons. Length: 21 cm - Weight: 1433 g.
- 18 dinner forks. Length: 21 cm - Weight: 1474 g.
- 12 dinner knives with mother-of-pearl handles and blades signed Michelon Frères. Length: 24 cm - Gross weight: 710 g.
- 12 dessert spoons. Length: 18 cm - Weight: 615 g.
- 12 dessert forks. Length: 18 cm - Weight: 577 g.
- 24 dessert knives: 12 with mother-of-pearl handles and silver blades (2 of which have the handle detached from the blade) and 12 with mother-of-pearl handles and silver-plated blades. Length: 19 cm - Gross weight of knives with silver blades: 512 g - Gross weight of knives with silver-plated blades: 443 g
- 12 fish forks. Length: 19 cm - Weight: 611 g
- 12 fish knives. Length: 22 cm - Weight: 769 g
- 12 oyster forks. Length: 13 cm - Weight: 272 g
- 12 escargot forks. Length: 15 cm - Weight: 258 g
- Fish serving set. Lengths: 24 and 28 cm - Weight: 245 g
- Sauce spoon. Length: 18 cm - Weight: 70 g
- Salad server. Length: 25 cm - Weight: 220 g
- Consommé spoon. Length: 25 cm - Weight: 120 g
- Ladle. Length: 33 cm - Weight: 231 g
- Leg of lamb handle, silver-plated metal blade, signed Michelon Frères Montpellier. Length: 21 cm - Gross weight: 120 g
- Serving cutlery, silver-plated metal blade, mother-of-pearl handles. Length: 31.5 cm for the knife and 28 cm for the fork
- Gross weight: 245 g
- Cake server, vermeil bowl. Length: 26 cm - Weight: 118 g
- Pie server, vermeil bowl. Length: 27 cm - Weight: 125 g
- Sprinkling spoon. Length: 63 g
- Sugar tongs. Length: 14 cm - Weight: 40 g
- Candy cutlery: 4 pieces. Length: 15 cm - Weight: 117 g
- Ice cream scoop, vermeil bowl. Length: 22 cm Weight: 96 g.
- 12 ice cream spoons, the bowl in vermeil. Length: 14 cm. Weight: 300 g.
- 12 dessert spoons. Length: 14 cm. Weight: 290 g.
- 12 knife rests. Length: 8 cm. Weight: 303 g.

Minerva hallmark. Goldsmith's hallmark (T - Teapot - Brothers).
Total gross weight: approximately 10.300 kg

The original case is preserved in good condition with its key. The interior shows some signs of wear consistent with its age, without any significant damage. A remarkable set, both for its size and the quality of its execution, typical of the great French silversmiths of the 20th century.