Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, A Stunning 4pc. Set of 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XV Serving Platters by Premier French Silversmith "Boin Taburet", An Ultra Luxurious Addition to any Stately Home and Includes 4 Anti-Tarnish Wraps for Easy Storage, Absolutely Magnificent, circa late 1880s. Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living and The Essence of A Sophisticated Lifestyle, 19th Century Elegance and Quality Traditionally Reserved for the French Elite, "Like New" Condition, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality - NO MONOGRAMS.
Boin-Taburet was established in 1873 by the antique dealer George Boin and the jeweler Emile Taburet. The firm was credited for the revival of interest in Louis XV style silver-work in Paris in the late 1880s, and awarded a gold medal at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle. The firm was a favorite of the French aristocracy. This amazing 4pc. serving set in 950 sterling silver is a stunning example of the outstanding craftsmanship of the firm. It includes 2 round serving platters and 2 oval serving platters each with their own individual storage wrap for easy storage.
The first oval serving platter measures roughly 50.00 cm. in length, approximately 33.50 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,472 grams. It is stamped on the underside with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Boin Taburet sterling silver hallmark - "Boin Taburet a Paris". It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The second oval serving platter measures roughly 45.00 cm. in length, approximately 30.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights 1,175 grams. It is stamped on the underside with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Boin Taburet sterling silver hallmark - "Boin Taburet a Paris". It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The first round serving platter measures roughly 33.50 cm. in diameter and weights 941 grams. It is stamped on the underside with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Boin Taburet sterling silver hallmark - "Boin Taburet a Paris". It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The second round serving platter measures roughly 28.50 cm. in diameter and weights 749 grams. It is stamped on the underside with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Boin Taburet sterling silver hallmark - "Boin Taburet a Paris". It comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage.
