Sterling Silver Carving Set, Fork and Knife, Paris. Oth sides of the handles of this very elegant antique French sterling silver carving set display a design of branches of flowers and flowing, tendril-like. 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 maker’s mark, not completely legible. The steel blade of the knife, stamped. , and the upper part of the fork are silver plated. The safety guard of the fork is designed in a shell shape. This antique French sterling silver carving set is in very good condition, with the exception of faint scratches on the handles and very slight signs of wear on the upper part of the fork. The set is offered in a case stamped. And the case shows a few signs of wear. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. Length of the knife. Length of the fork. 11 inches (28 cm). 8.85 ounces 251 gr. Total weight with case. 1.20 pounds 547 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. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Type: Carving set
- Age: 1890-1914
- Origin: France
- Length of the knife: 12 5/8 inches (32 cm)
- Length of the fork: 11 inches (28 cm)
- Total weight: 8.85 ounces (251 gr.)
- Total weight with case: 1.20 pounds (547 gr.)