Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Hors D'oeuvre Set Box

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Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Hors D'oeuvre Set Box

About the Item

A set of truly exceptional quality, for the richness of its decoration, its form and sculpting. The set includes two spoons, two forks and two servers. It is extremely rare to find a service as complete, probably a special order, it allows to be used for Hors D'oeuvre like for dessert. Unusual, the pierced handles are gilded with 18-karat gold. The set is presented in its original box, monogrammed. The six sterling pieces are not monogrammed. Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18-karat). Prestigious silversmith: Cardeilhac. Suffice it to say that the family Cardeilhac was active in the silversmithing since 1802 and was absorbed by the prestigious Christofle in 1951 (which always publishes these models) to glimpse the importance of this manufactory! The Maison Cardeilhac has exhibited and won medals in most exhibitions of the 19th century. It is a cutler who became one the most important French manufacturing-silversmiths of all types of cutlery rich and silverware. Gold Medal "class cutlery", Universal Exhibition of 1878, silver medal in the section "silverware", Universal exhibition of 1889. Bronze medal for these works Fine cutlery, Damas steel. Medal "First Class", Universal Exhibition of 1855, grand prize in the section "cutlery", Universal exhibition of 1889. Measures : 5"2 (13.2 cm) servers. 4"8 (12.2 cm) forks. 4"8 (12.2 cm) spoons. Weight: 129 grams. Total weight with original box: 534 grams. Probably a special order. The condition is very good. Micro-scratches from use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning & polishing. Exceptional in both design and execution, this fabulous set will grace your table and delight your guests. Shipping and insurance information: Sales only by shipment. Shipping worldwide with Priority Package Express International. We deal with original genuine antiques over 100 years old. This set is not subject to import tax to the US. We ship purchase Mondays through Friday (outside French holidays) paid items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. After registration of your order and confirmation of your payment, your order is prepared and packaged with the utmost care to ensure you receive the items in perfect condition. Your package will be insured for the total value of your purchase (s). Tracking numbers (French and International) of your package will be sent by email to track your package online on the french website then on the website of postal service in your country.

Creator:
Cardeilhac (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Diameter: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Style:
Rococo (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Probably a special order. The condition is very good. Micro-scratches from use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing.
Seller Location:
TRIAIZE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: J6021stDibs: LU191935450093