Antique French Sterling Silver Carving Set Head Mask, Emile Huignard Paris 1880

Antique French Sterling Silver Carving Set, Paris. Oth sides of the handles of this very elegant antique French sterling silver carving set display classically inspired.

Heads, flowers, acanthus leaves and shells. The handles bear the French. Indicates the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838 and is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. The handles also bear the makers mark consisting of the letters E and H surrounding the image of an ax, the mark of. Master silversmith in Paris, located in the.

The upper part of the fork is silver plated and the blade of the knife is steel and stamped. This antique French sterling silver carving set is in good condition, with the exception of darkening on the upper parts, several small dents on the cutting edge of the.

Knife and a slightly bent tip on the blade, all due to age and normal use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This carving set will be an authentically antique French addition to your table setting or your collection. 11 ¼ inches (28.70 cm).

9.20 ounces 261 gr. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Please look at our photos. And see more beautiful examples of French silver. The item "Antique French Sterling Silver Carving Set Head Mask, Emile Huignard Paris 1880" is in sale since Thursday, November 17, 2016.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "jerrymartel" and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Composition: Sterling Silver
Type: Serving pieces
Age: 1880-1889
Origin: France
Length of the knife: 12 7/8 inches (32.70 cm)
Length of the fork: 11 ¼ inches (28.70 cm)
Total weight: 9.20 ounces (261 gr.)
Maker: Emile Huignard