Direct from Paris, A Stunning 328pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Service for 24) by Henri Lapparra, "Silversmith to the French Elite", Includes a Magnificent 5-Drawer Wooden Storage Cabinet and 29 Serving Pieces, No Monograms, circa 1920s. Each Individual Piece in this Amazingly Beautiful Set has been Hand Crafted to the Highest of International Standards, Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living and a Very Pragmatic Investment.
This set is in extremely good condition with a magnificent wood storage cabinet and an amazing assortment of 29 serving pieces. Each of the main flatware pieces bear the hallmark of the French Government's "Head of the Minerva - 1" Hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Henri Lapparra manufacturer's sterling silver hallmark. Each of the vermeil dessert knives bears a Danish sterling silver hallmark and the manufacturer's hallmark (AR) engraved on the blades. The two salt cellars are by Odiot and also bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark in addition to the Odiot sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The Stunning Wooden 5-Drawer Storage Cabinet Measures roughly 81 cm. in Height, 74 cm. Wide and 47 cm. Deep. Each Drawer is Independently Lockable. The Main Storage Chest Holds Approximately 200 Pieces and a Number of Smaller Modern Storage Chest are Included to Hold the Over Flow Pieces. Founded in 1893, the House of Lapparra provides high quality sterling silver flatware and tableware products to the world's elite. The set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship - check the weights and measures below (all weights and measures approximate):
24 Dinner Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 24.50 cm. 71 grams
24 Dinner Forks 21.50 cm. 93 grams
24 Tablespoons 21.50 cm. 91 grams
23 Luncheon Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 20.60 cm. 54 grams
24 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 18.30 cm. 56 grams
42 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 18.30 cm. 57 grams
12 Vermeil Dessert Knives with Vermeil Blades 18.00 cm. 40 grams
12 "bonbon" Dessert Forks 14.50 cm. 35 grams
24 Fish Forks 18.60 cm. 64 grams
24 Fish Knives 21.50 cm. 67 grams
24 Cake Forks 14.10 cm. 32 grams
12 Ice Cream Spoons 13.80 cm. 25 grams
12 Oyster Forks 13.20 cm. 28 grams
12 Escargot Forks 14.50 cm. 28 grams
24 Teaspoons 14.10 cm. 26 grams
2 Pair of Sugar Tongs 13.20 cm. 64 grams
2 Large Soup / Stew Serving Ladle
32.50 cm. 263 grams
2 Large Serving Spoons 24.00 cm. 140 grams
2 Large Serving Forks 24.00 cm. 120 grams
2 Salad Serving Spoons 26.00 cm. 146 grams
2 Salad Serving Forks 26.00 cm. 140 grams
2 Cake / Pie Serving Knives 26.80 cm. 134 grams
1 Small "bonbon" Serving Knife 16.50 cm. 36 grams
1 Individual Tart Server 14.50 cm. 36 grams
1 Small Olive Serving Spoon 14.80 cm. 40 grams
1 Small "bonbon" Serving Fork 14.80 cm. 33 grams
1 Small "bonbon" Server 14.00 cm. 38 grams
1 Pair of Crab Claw / Lobster Scissors 16.20 cm. 82 grams
1 Gravy Serving Ladle with Grease Skimmer 18.00 cm. 90 grams
2 Large Fish Serving Forks 24.20 cm. 141 grams
2 Large Fish Serving Knives 29.20 cm. 148 grams
2 Odiot Sale Cellars 4.50 cm. 55 grams
1 "Gigot" Holder 19.00 cm. 147 grams
1 Large Bread Serving Knife with Serrated Blade 31.50 cm. 83 grams
