"Napoleon III Serving Cutlery Set In Solid Silver And Ivory, Minerva Hallmark"
Set of solid silver serving cutlery consisting of a carving cutlery (silver filled and steel), a salad server (silver filled and ivory) and a fish serving ladle (silver and silver filled). Production of the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III period around 1860, Louis XVI style finely chiseled with medallions, ribbons, acanthus leaves and vine branches. The medallions do not bear a monogram. Each piece bears the Minerva 1st title hallmark (950 / 1000 silver alloy) and a goldsmith's hallmark. The set is in excellent condition. No deformation. The cutlery is stored in its original case, warped and difficult to close. Carving knife: 32.5cm Salad server: 27.7cm