Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, A Magnificent 120pc., 19th Century French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set by one of France's Premier Silversmiths "Ravinet d'Enfert", Luxurious Pearls Pattern, circa 1890s. Each Piece in this Amazingly Beautiful Privately Commissioned Set has been Hand Crafted in 950 Sterling Silver to the Highest of International Standards, Luxury and Quality Traditionally Reserved for the French Elite, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living and NO MONOGRAMS.
In 1891, Charles d’Enfert (1865-1960) entered into a partnership with Louis Ravinet and formed the company "Ravinet d’Enfert". Ravinet d’Enfert was located in Paris for more than a century at the Hotel de Caumartin, 83 rue du Temple in the "Marais" district and specialized in the production of silver forks and spoons and silverware in general. The firm participated on a regular basis in exhibitions and received numerous awards: gold medals at the Lyon Universal Exhibition in 1894 and Brussels in 1897. Ravinet d’Enfert was exhibiting in the International exhibitions of 1900, 1925 and 1937, and obtained a silver medal in Brussels in 1958. In 1971 Bruno d’Enfert designed the tea and coffee service as well as the candlesticks and the table heater which are today located at the Arts décoratifs Museum in Bordeaux. Ravinet d’Enfert discontinued its activity in 1984. This set is a stunning example of the quality and craftsmanship for which the firm was known. Each piece bears the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Ravinet d'Enfert sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The set includes the following (all weights and measures approximate):
12 Dinner Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 25.00 cm. 75 grams
12 Dinner Forks 21.00 cm. 86 grams
12 Tablespoons 21.00 cm. 88 grams
12 Luncheon Knives 20.80 cm. 50 grams
12 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 17.50 cm. 47 grams
12 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 17.80 cm. 48 grams
12 Dessert Knives - Sterling Silver Blades 20.50 cm. 57 grams
12 Fish Knives 20.60 cm. 57 grams
12 Fish Forks 18.00 cm. 50 grams
12 Tea / Coffee Spoons 12.50 cm. 26 grams
