Alphonse Debain, Masterpiece Of Naturalism

Rare complete set of six solid silver cutlery sets consisting of six forks and six knives with fabulous decoration, each with a different title, chiseled with fish and crustaceans, all decorated with branches, foliage, reeds and water lilies, typical of the style of this silversmith. Hallmarks of Master Silversmith Alphonse DEBAIN (1883 - 1911). Minerva Hallmarks 1st Title 950 thousandths
Each piece numbered ZM attributed to the Zyloric family
Weight: 794 gr

Son and grandson of Parisian goldsmiths established since 1847 rue du Temple, Alphonse Debain had his punch insculcated in 1883 and settled at 79 rue du Temple where he succeeded Philippe Berthier, specialized in small table goldsmithing and religious goldsmithing. He presented his first achievements at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889 and obtained a gold medal for his cutlery and a toilet service.