Description: Description Antique French sterling silver flatware service housed in a fitted presentation box. Comprising of 12 forks and 12 spoons for luncheon or dessert. The handles are decorated with Art Nouveau peony blossoms and stylized leaves. Spoons are 7 1/2" length. Forks are 7 7/16" length. Total silver weight is 1202.5 grams. Box measures 10 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 2" height. The set is hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, which guaranteed the finest quality French sterling silver of .950/1000 purity in use from 1838 (95% pure silver and a higher grade than the standard .925 for sterling). Maker's marks for Parisian silversmith Alphonse Debain, active from 1883-1911 at 79 rue du Temple, Paris. The flatware is in overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. The box showing age related wear and tear to the exterior. About Us Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. Contact us with any questions and postage inquiries prior to purchase.
Price: 1495 USD
Location: Canutillo, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-19T16:57:57.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Alphonse Debain
Pattern: Nouveau
Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
Type: Set
Style: Art Nouveau
Age: 1850-1899
