Sterling Silver Clad Carving Set. Fork and Knife, Holly Pattern. Oth sides of the handles of this very elegant antique French sterling silver clad carving set from the Art Nouveau period display a design of holly branches. 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 upper part of the fork is chrome plated. The steel blade of the knife is stamped. , a mark created by. Master silversmith in Paris between the years 1920 and 1929 and located at 70 rue de. (today rue René-Boulanger), in the same block as the. Factories which were located at number 56. This antique French sterling silver carving set is in good condition, with the exception of faint scratches on the handles and darkening and signs of wear on the upper parts. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This very stylish carving set will be a prestigious addition to your table setting or your collection. Length of the knife: 12 1/8 inches (30.70 cm). Length of the fork: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm). Total weight: 6.35 ounces 180 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 tableware.