An important neoclassical-style solid silver flatware set, in its original oak case by Gorini Frères. The case, with brass handles and keyhole escutcheon, is signed "GORINI FRÈRES / Jewelers and Goldsmiths / PARIS-POITIERS". The flatware is decorated with honeysuckle, ribboned wreaths, torches, and foliage.
This cutlery set comprises 108 pieces distributed as follows:
- 12 oyster forks
- 12 large knives with stainless steel blades and mother-of-pearl handles (not weighed)
- 12 small knives with stainless steel blades and mother-of-pearl handles (not weighed)
- 24 large forks
- 12 dessert place settings
- 12 large spoons
- 12 small spoons
Weight: 5048 g.
The cutlery features a coat of arms with the monogram "NT", the inscription "PARIS" as well as several hallmarks:
- Minerva hallmark, Silver 1st standard (from 1838)
- Goldsmith's hallmark of Henri Lappara & Georges Gabriel with the initials "LG" in a lozenge with a rat between the two letters. Registered on August 12, 1902 and cancelled on December 26, 1923, 157 rue du Temple, Paris.
20th Era
Circa: 1910
Dimensions: L: 42.5cm, D: 28cm, H: 18cm
Condition report : In good overall condition, with some wear and tear and scuff marks. Complete.
- Reference :
- 2800
- Width :
- 43 (cm)
- Height :
- 18 (cm)
- Depth :
- 28 (cm)
- Era::
- 20th century
- Style::
- Neoclassical
- Materials:
- Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, Brass
- Identify Exists:
- False
