An Amazing Sterling Silver Tableware Set - 3pc. Gravy Bowl Set Plus Matching Serving Platter, 19th Century - by One of France's Premier Silversmiths "Aucoc", Silversmith to the French Court - Circa 1860s. Own a Piece of French History - The Aucoc Family Firm was Established in Paris in 1821, at 6 Rue de La Paix, and was Patronized by King Louis Philippe, the House of Orléans, the Emperor Napoleon III and The Empress Eugenie. The Set Consists of a 3 piece Gravy Server - Sterling Silver Interior, Sterling Silver Gravy Bowl, and Sterling Silver Presentation Platter - plus a Matching Sterling Silver Serving Platter. The Amazing Sterling Silver Serving Platter Measures Roughly 48.70 cm. Long, 34.50 cm. Across at its Widest Point and Weights Approximately 1,525 grams. The Elegant Gravy Server with Sterling Silver Interior and Presentation Platter is Roughly 24.50 cm. in Length, Approximately 14.50 cm. Across and Weights 1,282 grams. This Amazing 4 piece set is typical of the luxury and elegance of 19th Century France, La Belle Epoque. Each piece bears the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver and the Aucoc Signature Hallmark "Aucoc Aine" and their Manufacturer's Hallmarl. This is a stunning work of art of unparalleled quality and craftsmanship and exemplifies the prestige and sophistication of the firm's work. The set also comes with two anti-tarnish wrap for easy storage in addition to a Certificate of Antiquity - confirming the pieces authenticity which is necessary for duty free importation as an antique.
