Box Of Knives In Vermeil, Mother-of-pearl And Gold - Poitier - France

Exceptional Complete Knife Set in near new condition presented in its original box. Set composed of its twelve knives with Vermeil blades (Gold on Silver), as well as the ferrules and bases decorated with palmettes in high relief. Mother-of-pearl handles with inlaid blank gold medallion. Each blade bears the 2nd Title and guarantee Hallmark (Office No. 81) for Poitiers/Chatellrault 1819-38 the Hallmark of the Para-Guillon Cutler. Vermeil blades (thick layer of pink gold) for these fruit knives from the prestigious cutler who worked in Châtellerault and who was among the best cutlers in France at the time. Exceptional Restoration period knife set in excellent condition, of very high quality, complete and presented in its original box (box as is). This master goldsmith was a pioneer; What a beautiful transition from the consulate palmette to the strong relief of that of art nouveau. Length of the Knives: 20.2 cm Weight of the Service: 418.4 g