Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Table Flatware Set Mascaron Satyrs Masks

  

Rare Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware set for 6. Is a very rare model Néo Renaissance , gothic style.

With a decoration of satyr's mask inspired by masks used for comedies and satyric drama in Antique Greece. We recognize them thanks to the crushed nose, the sharp ears of goat , and the ruffled hair. Signed by silversmith Hénin & Vivier. I add Antique French dinner knives stainless blade & wood handle Empire style. The handles are genuine wood & sterling silver caps and collars (Exempted from hallmark because he are too small according to the French law). Was a french company of cutlery and orfevrerie, established in 1796, with the known address in 31 Rue Pastourelle, Paris. Circa end 19th-beginning 20th century. Cm Weight of the set: 18,766oz 532.

They are in very good state with light traces of uses. Cm Weight of the set: 18,872oz 535. Marked with French solid sterling silver garantee hallmarks Minerva 1 head titre mark, 950/1000 First French Sterling silver standard (higher then sterling 925/1000) All forks and spoons are stamped. Weight of the 6 spoons and 6 forks sterling silver : 37,637oz 1,067.

The silversmith mark : H&V with one a button of pink , a star below H&V avec une un bouton de rose, une étoile au-dessous: pour Hénin & Vivier registed 3 juillet 1891. Paris 77 rue des Archives Paris. All forks and spoons are stamped.

Length of the knives (Longueur) : 9,84in 25. Cm weight (6 knives) : oz (290gr) They are in very good state.

Good state with light traces of uses. Two handles have a light hairline age or drying crack in the wood but it is not opened and very discreet. Weight of the set with knives : 47,86oz 1,357. You will find in my shop of the haughtiness Sterling Silver piece or flatware sets. Pieces of silverware were created by the best known silversmiths: Puiforcat, Henin Christofle.

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Will be protected well and propped up in a packaging resisting the transport. I shall communicate with you the dispatch date of the parcel and the number of follow-up. Your satisfaction is my priority. I'll answer any question you ask. A1911+ A1948 B cartB 8.

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The photo is not for the size reality. Antique dealer specialized in silverware and French silversmith's trade from the 19th century to the 20éme century. We sell so regularly bronzes and other Antiques of France. The item "Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Table Flatware Set Mascaron Satyrs Masks" is in sale since Tuesday, August 15, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.

The seller is "mon_antiquaire" and is located in Andilly. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Age: 1850-1899
2. Composition: Sterling Silver
3. Maker: HENIN & VIVIER 1891-1896
4. Type: Flatware-Place Settings
5. Brand: HENIN & VIVIER 1891-1896