Antique French sterling silver 24-piece flatware service. The set comprises of 12 forks and 12 spoons. The handles are magnificently decorated with Art Nouveau foliage, flower buds of peony blossoms and stylized acanthus. The floral motif is reiterated on the service ends of the forks and spoons. In good condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, which guaranteed the finest quality French sterling silver of. 950/1000 purity in use from 1838 95% pure silver and a higher grade than the standard. Spoons are 7 1/2 length. Forks are 7 7/16 length. Total silver weight of 1202.5 grams. The set housed within a fitted presentation box. Presentation box showing its age. Box measures 10 1/4″ x 8 1/4″ x 2 height. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions.