Title: BOIN-TABURET 298pc 950 STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET PLUS 15pc. SERVING PLATTER SETDescription:Direct from a Private Mansion in St. Tropez, a Stunning 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver and Vermeil Table Service by Premier French Silversmith "Boin Taburet", Consisting of a 298pc Flatware Set Plus a 15pc. Serving Platter Set in Their Classic Shell Pattern, Absolutely Magnificent, circa late 1890s. The Magnificent Serving Platter Set Consists of a 3pc. Covered Vegetable Server, 5 Oval Serving Platters, 4 Round Serving Platters, 1 Round Serving Dish and a 3pc. Gravy Boat in 950 Sterling Silver and Hallmarked "Boin-Taburet". Boin-Taburet Antique Sterling Silver Flatware and Tableware Pieces are Recognized the World Over for Their Amazing Craftsmanship and Quality, Unparalleled Luxury and Sophistication Traditionally Enjoyed by the French Aristocracy. The Magnificent Serving Platter Set Consists of a 3pc. Covered Vegetable Server, 5 Oval Serving Platters, 4 Round Serving Platters, 1 Round Serving Dish and a 3pc. Gravy Boat in 950 Sterling Silver and Hallmarked "Boin-Taburet". The covered vegetable server 950 sterling silver insert measures roughly 31.50 cm. in length to the tips of the handles, approximately 21.00 cm. in diameter, 13.00 cm in height and weights 1,493 grams. The first oval serving platter measures roughly 50.00 cm. in length, approximately 34.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,766 grams. The second oval serving platter measures roughly 50.00 cm. in length, approximately 34.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,724 grams. The third oval serving platter measures roughly 45.00 cm. in length, approximately 31.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,282 grams. The fourth oval serving platter measures roughly 45.00 cm. in length, approximately 31.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,311 grams. The fifth oval serving platter measures roughly 40.00 cm. in length, approximately 28.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,168 grams. The first round serving platter measures roughly 33.00 cm. in diameter and weights 1,025 grams. The second round serving platter measures roughly 33.00 cm. in diameter and weights 1,055 grams. The third round serving platter measures roughly 29.00 cm. in diameter and weights 793 grams. The fourth round serving platter measures roughly 29.00 cm. in diameter and weights 792 grams. The serving dish measures roughly 27.00 cm. in diameter. 4.5 cm, in height and weights 745 grams. The gravy boat with 950 sterling silver insert measures roughly 26.00 cm. in length, approximately 28.00 cm. across at its widest point, 18.00 cm in height and weights 1,167 grams. Each of the serving platter pieces is stamped on the underside with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Boin-Taburet sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark - "Boin Taburet a Paris" and each comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. Boin-Taburet was established in 1873 by the antique dealer George Boin and the jeweler Emile Taburet. The firm was credited for the revival of interest in Louis XV style silver-work in Paris in the late 1880s, and awarded a gold medal at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle. The firm was a favorite of the French aristocracy. This amazing 15pc. serving set in 950 sterling silver is a stunning example of the outstanding craftsmanship of the firm. It includes s 3pc covered vegetable server, 4 round serving platters, 5 oval serving platters and a 3 piece gravy boat, each with their own individual storage wrap for easy storage.Maker/Designer: Boin-TaburetOrigin:St. Tropez, FranceDate/Period:19th CenturySilver Purity:950Size:322 pcs + 15 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1, Boin-TaburetAdditional Info:This is an extremely high quality set in a very classic pattern. The 322pc flatware set (service for 24) with vermeil (gold plated 950 sterling silver) dessert pieces and the extra dinner forks and knives is perfect for entertaining larger groups. The mother-of-pearl handled cake knives with sterling silver blades is another rarity. The set is in excellent condition and the individual pieces are even more stunning than can be reflected by the photographs. The set is extremely good value for money. Except for the Mother-of-:Pearl handled cake knives, each piece bears the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 Hallmark, signifying a minimum of 950 sterling, along with the Boin-Taburet manufacturer's hallmark. The Mother-of-Pearl handled cake knives also bears the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark on the blades certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver along with the M.T. manufacturer's hallmark. The 322pc flatware set includes the following: 72 Dinner Knives 25.50 cm. 101 grams 72 Dinner Forks 20.80 cm. 100 grams 24 Tablespoons 21.20 cm. 98 grams 24 Luncheon Knives - Vermeil Handle Stainless Blade` 20.80 cm. 55 grams 24 Lunheon / Dessert Forks - Vermeil 18.50 cm. 60 grams 24 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons - Vermeil 19.00 cm. 61 grams 24 Dessert Knives - Vermeil 20.20 cm. 55 grams 24 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles, Sterling Silver Blades 20.00 cm. 40 grams 24 Teaspoons - Vermeil 14.50 cm. 33 grams 1 Asparagus Server 24.50 cm. 192 grams 1 Large Soup / Stew Serving Ladle 31.00 cm. 238 grams 1 Berry Serving Spoon - Vermeil 20.80 cm. 98 grams 1 Ice Cream Serving Scoop - Vermeil 22.50 cm. 116 grams 1 Custard / Dessert Serving Scoop - Vermeil 22.50 cm. 106 grams 1 Salt Serving Spoon 8.50 cm. 9 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Fork 15.00 cm. 34 grams 1 Olive Serving Spoon 15.00 cm. 40 grams 1 Individual Tart Server 15.50 cm. 41 grams 1 Small Dessert Serving Knive 17.00 cm. 40 grams
Reserve: $130,138.00
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