Régina Benvenisti - Flatware Set Hors-d'oeuvre / Dessert Sterling Silver & Vermeil 36 Pieces

Superb flatware set and her knives, in solid silver and vermeil, the model of great delicacy, worked in fine and elegant carvings. by the Parisian goldsmith, Régina Benvenisti. An escutcheon of leaves adorns the reverse, the knob of the forks and spoons, while foliage threads run down the stem to the spatula; this is enriched with pendant flowers, foliage braces centered with a small rocaille shell. The knives, handles in filled silver, blades in solid silver vermeil, according to the model. An elegant monogram in the Gothic spirit, with the initials B&C, is engraved on the back of the spatulas as well as on the handles of the knives. This magnificent complete set is presented without any wear or mechanical polishing; The silver-gilt being vintage, it should be noted a few nuances or gaps, particularly on a blade or two, in no way detracting from the beauty of the service, the teeth of the forks are healthy, the spoons not worn. Usual micro-scratches from use. Minerva hallmark 1st title (950/1000) and master goldsmith Régina Benvenisti hallmark "ASCANIO" in full letters RB, inscribed on each of the pieces, knives included. The master goldsmith, a woman, Régina Benvenisti, (Régina Kleinmann, wife of the goldsmith-merchant Licco Israel Benvenisti), inscribed his mark in 1893 in Paris. They are installed at 8 rue Martel in the 10th, Licco Benvenisti instilled her goldsmith's mark on August 10, 1893 and Régina on October 4, 1893. (She is the mother of six children, including the famous lawyer Alphonse Benvenisti, also author of book Les Hérétiques") Household Entremet or Hors d'Oeuvre - 36 pieces: 12 Table forks - dinner forks: 18.8 cm. / 7. 4 in. .604 gr. 12 Soup spoons: 18. 8 cm. / 7. 4 in. 612 gr. 12 dinner knives: 21.4 cm / 8. 43 in. total weight 24 pc. . Total weight of the cutlery with the knives - 36 pieces: 1,784Gr. Beautiful prestigious cutlery, of undeniable quality and refinement, with generous and remarkable decorations. in solid silver to the model, is also available in another ad in the store.