The handles are in the Louis XV style with a rich decoration of acanthus leaves, foliage scrolls, flowers, and a second rocaille skin.
The ends are made of metal with an openwork trilobed screw.
The handles are hallmarked:
Six of them have the Minerva, 1st grade from before 1973 for the 950/°° silver
The other six have the Minerva, 2nd grade from before 1973 for the 800/°° silver
Although the grade is different for the two sets, the individual clips are all identical.
A superb and numerous set of chop handles with a rich Louis XV decoration.
11.3 cm long
273 grams gross for the set. Good condition. Some oxidation on the metal parts.
Hand delivery in Paris or insured Colissimo shipping. France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35