Antique French Sterling Silver & Pearl 6pc Table Knife Set, Box: Henin & Cie. silversmith, Engraved Monograms

Antiques : Silver

 

Elegant antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver & mother of pearl 6pc 7 5/8" dessert or entremet table knife set, fabulous condition with engraved & enamel filled monograms and fitted presentation box! Okay, so the box appears not to be original but the knives are as fine as they come! Heavy, solid shimmering mother of pearl handles, intricate engraved & lac or enamel filled monograms and original French hallmarked silver blades. The French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, 1st titre so they have .950 silver content (higher than the .925 standard for sterling silver). Silversmith marks for Henin & Cie.. A beautiful set, don't miss it!

Very good-excellent condition. No chips, cracks, damage or repairs to the pearl other than one tiny nip to the bottom end of one handle. No damage or repairs to the silver blades. As mentioned, the box is not original with the grooves for the knives just a bit shorter than the knives themselves but it works just fine. See pictures for measurements.

Item ID: 408mop6p