"Set Of 12 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Style Fruit Knives, Ebony Handles"
Set of 12 Louis XVI style fruit knives, ebony handles, sterling silver blades. The silver caps and collars are finely chiseled with a beautiful flowers and cornucopias pattern. Late 19th century.
Each blade bears the Minerva 1st title hallmark (950/1000 purity silver) and silversmith Gustave Leroy's stamp (active between 1896 and 1897).
The set is in excellent condition. The ebony handles are intact, without cracks.
Length: 19.5cm