Ravinet d'Enfert: 6 Sterling Silver Large Cutlery Sets + Knives Art Nouveau - Iris Pattern

Exceptional ART NOUVEAU solid silver service c.1900 in the so-called "Iris" model which characterizes the decoration of this set, with the particularity of its three-pronged forks. Service composed of 6 Dinner Forks, 6 Dinner Spoons and 6 Table Knives, a total of 18 Pieces with monogrammed spatulas / handles (see photos). The forks and spoons are presented in a box lined with anti-oxidant fabric , and a compartmentalized roll for the Knives ( knife blades in stainlrss steel are signed "Le Couteau de Thiers). Beautifully crafted from the highest quality silver, each piece bears the Minerva 1st standard Hallmark (.950) and the mark of Master Goldsmith RAVINET D'ENFERT (Hallmark with the initials "R & D" and clover). This exceptional ART NOUVEAU service is in excellent condition, revised and cleaned by our Goldsmith, with just micro-scratches from use.to note To discover through the attached photos ....
This rare IRIS pattern by RAVINET D'ENFERT is listed several times in the reference work of Mr David Allan which lists the most beautiful models of cutlery by 19th century  French Goldsmiths.

Length / Weight of 6 Forks : 22 cm / 435.4 g
Length / Weight of 6 Spoons : 22 cm / 461.8 g
Length / Gross weight of 6 Knives :  25.5 cm / 582.8 g
Weight of Service : 1480 grams
Total Weight with box / cutlery roll : 1874.8 grams