Title: TETARD FRERES - 185pc. ART DECO STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET, 1900-1949 + CABINETMaker/Designer: TetardOrigin: FranceDate/Period: 1920sSilver Purity: 950Quantity: 185 pcs.Hallmarks: Minerva 1Provenance: Direct from Paris the Birthplace of Art Deco, A Truly Magnificent 185pc. Original "Gatsby Era" French Art Deco Sterling Silver Flatware Set by one of France's Premier Silversmiths "Tetard Freres", Outstanding Value for Money and Includes a 5-Drawer Storage Cabinet and No Monograms, Circa 1920s. Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living and The Essence of A Sophisticated Lifestyle Original French Art Deco Elegance and Quality Historically Reserved for the French Elite, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality, MAGNIFICENT. This set is in extremely good condition. Each of the main flatware pieces bear the hallmark of the French Government's "Head of the Minerva - 1" Hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The Mother of Pearl handled dessert knives bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 2 hallmark in addition to the "G.P." manufacturer's hallmark. There are no monograms on any of the pieces. Renowned in the 19th and 20th centuries, the House of Tetard operated at 4 rue Beranger in the Marais district of Paris between 1881 and 1978. The house reached its peak at the Colonial Exhibition of 1931 where it won 10 medals for their amazing sterling silver and vermeil creations. This magnificent set is a stunning example of the quality and craftsmanship for which the firm is internationally known - check the weights and measures below (all weights and measures approximate): 12 Dinner Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 24.00 cm. 78 grams 12 Dinner Forks 20.80 cm. 80 grams 12 Tablespoons 20.80 cm. 86 grams 12 Luncheon Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 20.00 cm. 54 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 17.50 cm. 44 grams 12 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 17.50 cm. 54 grams 12 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles and Silver Blades 18.50 cm. 29 grams 12 Cake Forks 14.30 cm. 33 grams 12 Coffee Spoons 12.20 cm. 23 grams 12 Teaspoons 13.80 cm. 28 grams 12 Oyster Forks 12.20 cm. 29 grams 12 Ice Cream Spoons 12.50 cm. 26 grams 12 Fish Knives 22.00 cm. 72 grams 12 Fish Forks 16.60 cm. 57 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Fork 26.00 cm. 126 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Spoon 26.00 cm. 122 grams 1 Large Serving Fork 24.00 cm. 120 grams 1 Large Serving Spoon 23.80 cm. 138 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Server 13.50 cm. 44 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Knife 16.70 cm. 45 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Fork 14.00 cm. 35 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Fork 22.20 cm. 87 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Knife 26.50 cm. 87 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Knife 25.80 cm. 139 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Fork 22.50 cm. 115 grams 1 Large Ice Cream / Custard Server 22.50 cm. 124 grams 1 Gravy Serving Ladle with Grease Skimmer 17.50 cm. 110 grams 1 Large Dessert Server 24.70 cm. 134 grams 1 Large Soup / Stew Serving Ladle 30.50 cm. 259 grams 1 Sauce Serving Ladle 25.00 cm. 132 grams 1 Large Cake / Pie Server 26.20 cm. 140 gramsAdditional Information: ---
Reserve: $24,322.00
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