Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 36 pc Swan, Putti

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Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 36 pc Swan, Putti

About the Item

QUEILLE Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 36 pc Swan, Putti Extremely rare flatware of truly exceptional quality, for the richness of Empire pattern. Handle decorated on a stippled backround with grape-vines, flowers and palmettes , embellished on one side by a swan, a cornucopia, laurel branches. The other side with Putti and flowers basket. For knives: Diana, huntress, goddess of light and wild world. No monogrammed. Dinner knife set with stainless steel blades signed E. Peter, prestigious cutler for Maison Christofle and Puiforcat. This flatware was shown in the 1929 exhibition "Orfevrerie civile francaise de la Revolution à nos jours" at the Musee des Arts decoratifs in Paris. Museum quality.. Designed in 1802 by the architect Charles Percier who was the inventor and main representative of this version of the rich archaeological and conscientiously Neoclassicism: the Empire style. This flatware was made by the silversmith of Napoleon 1st, Martin-guillaume Biennais for the empress Josephine de Beauharnais in 1804. In an extreme refinement, appear the swan, Josephine’s emblem and the different empire attributs. To complete this set, Don't hesitate to contact us by e-mail, other parts of the same model Prestigious silversmith : Pierre François Queillé Suffice it to say that the family Queillé ( silversmiths from father to son ) was active in the silversmithing from 1808 to 1930 to glimpse the importance of this manufactory ! Measures : 8"5 ( 21.6 cm ) 12 Dinner forks 8"5 ( 21.6 cm ) 12 Dinner spoons 10" ( 25.5 cm ) 12 Dinner knives Weight : 2931 grams The condition is very good to excellent. Micro-scratches from normal use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning & polishing. Extremely rare, exceptional in both design and execution. C. Percer, P.F Queille, M.G. Biennais, E. Peter, great names have collaborated on elaboration of this flatware. Certainly one of the most extraordinary model ( if it isn't the most fabulous ! ) Of the French silversmithing of the 19th century. Shipping & Insurance Information : Sales only by shipment. SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Express delivery with "Chronopost" for France and Priority Mail International Parcels with "La Poste" for the rest of the world. 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. Please email for more information, extra detailed description or photos. We are very pleased to help.

Metal:
Stainless Steel,Sterling Silver
Weight:
2931 g
Style:
Empire
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880s
Condition:
The condition is very good to excellent. Micro-scratches from normal use. A master silversmith made a complete cleaning and polishing.
Seller Location:
Triaize, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: DV1stDibs: LU462708042