Antique French Sterling Silver Figural Fish Serving Set

Silver : Antique : Sterling, Silver

 

Antique 19th century French sterling silver fish server set comprising of two pieces: a serving knife and a three-tined serving fork. The blade and fork bear such gorgeous pierce-work accented by beautiful engraved scrolling foliate. Also enhanced with reticulated symmetrical handles, tipped with a finely detailed mythological winged lion! Snarling and looking most impressive, these lion tipped handles are quite charming and add to the quality of the set! Figural handles are difficult to find on French silverware, so these are most desirable!

Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st titre mark for .950/1000 sterling silver ( a higher grade than today's standard .925! ) and bearing maker’s marks for Parisian silversmith Henri Soufflot, who commence trade at 89 rue de Turbigo, Paris from 1884 - 1910.

The fork measures 9 5/8" long, The knife measures 11 1/4" long. In wonderful condition with normal light scratches from age.

Item ID: MP-670