Debain French Sterling Silver Entremet Dessert Flatware Set 36 pc original box

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Debain French Sterling Silver Entremet Dessert Flatware Set 36 pc original box

About the Item

DEBAIN French Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert/Entremet Flatware Set 36 pc with original box. The design and workmanship of this flatware is exceptional. The handles have Louis XVI style decoration of crossed ribbons and foliage. Multi-coloured with vermeil upper parts. The flatware included three pieces for twelve guests. Each silversmith could have dozens of patterns available in every form, and maintain their availabilty during their entire professional career. When the business changed hands, his successor would very often keep many of the same patterns in production. This pattern was taken up by the Maison Puiforcat who was a successor. Hallmarks : Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18K). Prestigious silversmith : Alphonse Debain Successors : Marischael, Henin, Puiforcat, Caron. 79 rue du Temple - Paris. He was active in march 19, 1884 Maison Debain patented his "Asparagus Grip" on May 16, 1889. The design was so successful that the patent was immediately infringed by nearly every French silver tableware manufacturer including the prestigious Maison Christofle, but Debain's asparagus grips were, and still are, regarded as the finest made. Gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris with an ingenious asparagus grip, a novely. Flatware composed of : 12 Entremet/Salad/Dessert Forks 5"9 ( 15 cm ) 12 Entremet/Salad/Dessert Spoons 5"9 ( 15 cm ) 12 Entremet/Salad/Dessert Knives 7"2 ( 18.3 cm) Weight : 1091 grams Total weight with original chest : 2240 grams A master silversmith made a complete cleaning & polishing. The condition is very good for this flatware. Micro-scratches from normal use a bit more pronounced spoons bowls, nothing serious. The vermeil is very well preserved. Rare Louis XVI model, multi coloured, Prestigious silversmith, this fabulous set will grace your table and will delight your guests. Shipping & Insurance Information : Sales only by shipment. SHIPPING WORLDWIDE with Priority Package Express International 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.

Metal:
18k Gold,Sterling Silver
Weight:
1091 g
Style:
Neoclassical
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880's
Condition:
The condition is very good for this flatware. Micro-scratches from normal use a bit more pronounced spoons bowls, nothing serious . The vermeil is very well preserved.
Seller Location:
Triaize, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 0810361stDibs: JU1305294626