Title:BOULENGER - LOUIS XV FRENCH STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET, 71pcs, 1850-1899Description:Direct from a Private Mansion (Hotel Particulaire) in the Bordeaux Region of France, A Gorgeous 71 pc. (Service for 6) Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Internationally Known French Silversmith Adolphe Boulenger, (circa late 1800s). Internationally Known Brand, Quality and Craftsmanship Traditionally Reserved for the Privileged Elite, Classic 19th Century Model, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Privately Commissioned, An Amazing 71 Piece, Service for 6, in 950 Sterling Silver and Includes 6 Covered Anti-Tarnish Storage Trays and a Selection of 7 Serving Pieces. This is an extremely high quality set in a very classic 19 century "Shell" Pattern no monograms on any of the pieces. It is even more stunning than can be reflected by photographs. The pictures don't do the pieces justice. The set is in excellent condition and is offered at an extraordinarily low price. It is very good value for money. Each piece contains the French governments Head of the Minerva Hallmark, signifying a minimum of 950 sterling, along with the hallmark of the French Silversmith "Boulenger". Adlophe Boulenger operated in Paris at 4 rue du Vert-Bois, Paris, France, from the 1860s until the early 1900s.The Set Includes (all weights and measure approximate): 6 Dinner Knives - Inox Blades 25.20 cm. 6 Dinner Forks 21.00 cm. 86 grams 6 Tablespoons 21.00 cm. 88 grams 5 Luncheon Knives - Inox Blades 20.70 cm. 5 Dessert / Luncheon Forks 17.60 cm. 50 grams 6 Dessert / Luncheon Spoons 17.80 cm. 51 grams 6 Luncheon Knives - Sterling Blades 20.50 cm. 55 grams 6 Fish Forks 18.50 cm. 61 grams 6 Fish Knives 21.30 cm. 66 grams 6 Cake Forks 14.70 cm. 31 grams 6 Oyster Forks 13.30 cm. 28 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Knife 17.20 cm. 38 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Spoon 15.00 cm. 40 grams 1 Large Serving Spoon 25.30 cm. 126 grams 1 Large Serving Fork 25.70 cm. 121 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Knife 27.50 cm. 137 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Fork 23.50 cm. 131 grams 1 Gravy Serving Ladle with Fat Skimmer 17.30 cm. 97 gramsMaker/Designer: BoulengerOrigin:Bordeaux, FranceDate/Period:19th CenturySilver Purity:950Size:71 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1, Boulenger
Reserve: $14,200.00
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