1900s Leprince French Sterling Silver Ebony Serving Implement Set, Box, Acanthus

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1900s Leprince French Sterling Silver Ebony Serving Implement Set, Box, Acanthus

About the Item

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the set. A set of truly exceptional quality, for the richness of its decoration, its form and sculpting. The set includes a carving set two pieces with knife and fork, a fish server two pieces, an asparagus server and a salad serving set two pieces. It is extremely rare to find a ebony service was also complete, probably a special order. This complete set is with its original chest with compartments for each piece. No monograms. The handles have Louis XVI decoration with acanthus motif. It is especially important to note the very high quality of these pieces. Fabulous and rare! To complete this set, check out our other items and don't hesitate to contact us, other parts of the same model and the same silversmith available : dinner knife set, dessert knife set and pie fish server. Boar's head for 800/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Silver plate for the upper part of asparagus server and the fish server two pieces. Sterling silver ferrules and collars. Steel for the upper parts of carving set. Knife blade engraved: Paris. Prestigious silversmith: Desire Leprince 37 rue d'Aboukir, Paris. He was active July 19, 1900. Measures Carving set: 12.79 in (32.5 cm) knife, 10.94 in (27.8 cm) fork Fish server: 11.8 in (30 cm) knife, 10.47 in (26.6 cm) fork Salad serving set: 10.66 in (27.1 cm) Asparagus server: 10.8 in (27.5 cm) Weight: 716 grams. Total weight with original box: 2080 grams. The condition is very good for this antique service, this set has over 100 years of age! This type of blade (knife of carving set) is no longer manufactured today and highly sought after by connoisseurs. One micro crack on the handle of the fish knife. Nothing serious (very discreet), it does not affect neither the strength nor the beauty of this wonderful service. The other pieces as well as the original box are splendid. The most remarkable implement set of antique ebony set I've ever bring you submit. 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 e mail to track your package online on the French website then on the website of postal service in your country.

Creator:
Désiré Leprince (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)Diameter: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 7
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Ebony,Steel,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Thank you to check the precise conditions of the set in the ad.
Seller Location:
TRIAIZE, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 0813841stDibs: LU191938719313