Silver Dessert Set, Late 19th–early 20th Century

A charming solid silver and silver-plated dessert set consisting of a three-tined fork, a knife, a spoon, and a scoop, both of which are openwork. Each piece is adorned with intertwined floral and naturalistic motifs typical of the Art Nouveau style. The set is presented in a burgundy morocco leather case decorated around the edges with a frieze of gilded motifs and stamped in the center with the initials “P.D.”

Hallmarks present on each piece:

• Minerve first title

• Hallmark of goldsmith Armand Frénais (AF and an anchor), engraved on September 13, 1877, and struck through on September 8, 1927; based at 77 Boulevard Richard Lenoir in Paris

Some wear on the case.
Good overall condition.
Art Nouveau period.

Dimensions:

• Shovel: H: 16.5 cm; W: 3.5 cm

• Spoon: H: 16.5 cm; W: 4 cm

• Knife: H: 18 cm; W: 3 cm

• Fork: H: 16.5 cm; W: 2.5 cm

Gross weight: 128.1 gr