Napoleon III Silver Cutlery Set with Minerva Cherub and Putti Decoration, 1880, Set of 24

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Antique silver-plated flatware set with heavy, richly worked handles decorated with rocaille motifs and putti/cherubs.
Minerva hallmark, 1st standard.
Mattermaker's … Read more Antique silver-plated flatware set with heavy, richly worked handles decorated with rocaille motifs and putti/cherubs.
Minerva hallmark, 1st standard.
Mattermaker's mark illegible.
19th century - Napoleon III period.
Delivered in its original wooden case.

The set comprises 29 pieces:

- 12 large table knives - 26.5 cm
- 12 dessert knives - 21 cm
- 1 meat serving set (carving knife 33 cm - fork 29.5 cm)
- 1 salad serving set (spoon and fork 29 cm)
- 1 leg of lamb holder

Total weight of the flatware: 1996 g See less