Cardeilhac Lovely Suite Of 11 Dessert Knives In Vermeil And Mother-of-pearl Period 1819-1838

By the very great goldsmith that was the Maison Cardeilhac founded in 1804, a delightful suite of 11 fruit, dessert, cheese or dessert knives, vermeil blades and ferrules and mother-of-pearl handles, from the 1st half of the 19th century. The ferrules, trimmed with pearls at the base, are decorated with fine grooves, gadroons and heart-shaped spokes. The shiny treated gold on the reliefs, amati in the hollows perfectly highlights the decoration of each ferrule. A mother-of-pearl with multiple iridescent reflections that change white, grey, green, pink... depending on the light. Restoration period - Charles X. Each blade bears the "old man" punches with the head turned to the right, the number 1 on the right (1st Paris title) and a circular head of Cérès turned to the left (big Paris guarantee punch): 1819- 1838 as well as the hallmark of the master silversmith "Cardeilhac". "Cardeilhac" in full, with a crowned cross of the Legion of Honor and a crescent below. Length: 19.8 cm each knife Total weight of the set: 464 g Good condition. The knives are very solid. Micro-scratches and slight marks of use, stains. Gluing and small lack of material at the end of a handle, tiny hairs on another handle which do not affect the solidity of the knife (see photos). A set that can be said to be in good condition for pieces that are 200 years old and have been used! Many other objects to discover in my stand of the Salons in which I participate. Follow my gallery to be informed of new products and to know the dates of the next Salons... Any questions? I remain at your disposal. Feel free to call me or send me a message. I will answer you with great pleasure.