Offered by Antiquités Olivier Alberteau
General antiques dealer in Nantes
Important solid silver Flatware Set by Cardeilhac et Christofle, Regency style composed of 85 pieces in the rare “Royal chiseled” model.
It is presented in its original box opening with a lid over a drawer.
The dessert cutlery is presented separately, without a box.
Minerva 1st grade hallmark, Cardeilhac goldsmith's hallmark (legion of honor on a crescent and surmounted by a royal crown) and Christofle hallmark (bee surmounted by 3 stars and framed with the letters OC for Orfèvrerie Christofle).
The set is composed of:
- 12 large table forks (20.9 cm)
- 12 large table spoons (21.2 cm
- 12 large table knives (25.2 cm)
- 12 dessert forks (18.2 cm)
- 12 dessert-dessert spoons (18.2 cm)
- 12 dessert-cheese forks (21 cm)
- 12 mocha spoons (14.4 cm)
- A large ladle (29.6 cm)
The solid silver set weighs 4310 gr (not including the 24 knives silver handles and stainless steel blades).
Good condition.