Sterling Silver Carving Set, Iris Pattern. His magnificent antique French sterling silver carving set from the. Period is beautifully designed in a pure. The handles are clad in sterling silver and the upper parts are chrome plated steel. 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. This set was created by. Master silversmith in Paris from 1897. The maker’s mark consists of the initials C. Surrounding the image of a handbag. This set is offered in its original case. It is in excellent 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. The case shows a few signs of wear, stains and tears. 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 ¾ inches (32.50 cm). Length of the fork: 11 inches (28 cm). Total weight: 8.64 ounces 245 gr. Total weight with case: 1.15 ounces 522 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.