Sterling Silver Carving Set, Iris Pattern. His magnificent antique French sterling silver clad carving set from the. Period is beautifully designed in a pure. The upper part of the fork is silver plated and the steel blade of the knife is stamped. Each piece bears the French. Hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. Is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. The handles bear the maker’s mark of. Consisting of the initials R. And a clover leaf. Master silversmiths in Paris between 1891 and 1912, exhibited frequently in international expositions, winning gold medals in 1894 and 1897 in Lyons and Brussels. After 1912, the company became. And, after 1923, changed to. This set is in very good condition with only a few marks and some darkening on the knife blade and a few small dents and faint scratches on the handles, not unusual for pieces of this age. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This elegant ensemble will be a prestigious addition to your table or your collection. Length of the knife: 12. Inches (32.50 cm). Length of the fork: 11 inches (27.80 cm). Total weight: 8.29 ounces 235 gr. 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. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Flatware & Silverware”. The seller is “jerrymartel” and is located in this country: FR.
- Total weight: 8.29 ounces (235 gr.)
- Length of the knife: 12 3/4 inches (32.50 cm)
- Length of the fork: 11 inches (27.80 cm)
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Age: 1891-1912
- Pattern: Iris
- Type: Serving Pieces
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Brand: Ravinet d’Enfert