Direct from a Private Mansion Near Paris, A Magnificent 327pc. (Service for 18) Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Henri Lapparra "Silversmith to the French Court" Includes a Stunning 5-Drawer Storage Cabinet and 28 Serving Pieces, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality - Circa 1890s. Privately Commissioned, Each Individual Piece in this Amazingly Beautiful Set has been Crafted by Hand to the Highest of International Standards, Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living and a Very Pragmatic Investment.
Founded in 1893, the “House of Lapparra” currently located in the historic district of “The Marais” at 157 rue du Temple here in Paris, has been serving French and European royalty for generations. Known for their intricate craftsmanship and the outstanding quality of the flatware and tableware products, the House of Lapparra exemplifies the history of prestige that meets creativity, and an incredibly rich heritage as shown by their impressive cutlery collections.
This set is in extremely good condition and comes with a stunning 5 drawer, marble top storage cabinet and 28 serving pieces. The majority of the set is stored in the 5-drawer storage cabinet and the overflow pieces are stored in accompanying smaller storage chests. Each of the main flatware pieces bears 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. The rare Mother-of-Pearl dessert knives with silver blades bears the French Governments Minerva-2 hallmark and the G.B. manufacturer's hallmark. The set includes the following (all weights and measures approximate):
20 Dinner Knives - Stainless Blades 24.50 cm. 72 grams
34 Dinner Forks 21.00 cm. 81 grams
17 Tablespoons 21.00 cm. 83 grams
18 Dessert Knives - Sterling Silver Blades 20.00 cm. 50 grams
18 Dessert / Luncheon Forks 18.20 cm. 50 grams
18 Dessert / Luncheon Spoons 18.00 cm. 54 grams
18 Luncheon Knives - Stainless Blades 20.00 cm. 45 grams
18 Dessert Serving Knives - Mother of Pearl Handle, Sterling Blades 19.50 cm. 38 grams
18 Fish Knives 21.00 cm. 60 grams
18 Fish Forks 18.80 cm. 64 grams
18 Coffee Spoons 12.20 cm. 18 grams
18 Oyster Forks 12.70 cm. 27 grams
18 Cake Forks 14.50 cm. 33 grams
18 Teaspoons 13.80 cm. 26 grams
18 Ice Cream Spoons 14.20 cm. 30 grams
12 Escargot Forks 14.00 cm. 24 grams
1 Large Asparagus Server 24.50 cm. 183 grams
1 Large Ice Cream Scoop 24.20 cm. 105 grams
1 Large Fish Serving Knife 27.00 cm. 126 grams
1 Large Fish Serving Fork 24.50 cm. 125 grams
1 Salad Serving Spoon 26.20 cm. 130 grams
1 Salad Serving Fork 26.00 cm. 123 grams
2 Dainty "bonbon" Serving Forks 14.70 cm. 28 grams
1 Dainty "bonbon" Serving Spoon 13.70 cm. 35 grams
1 Small "bonbon" Serving Knife 16.20 cm. 30 grams
1 Small "bonbon" Server 14.50 cm. 29 grams
1 Dainty "bonbon" Serving Spoon 13.10 cm.
1 Large Cake / Pie Serving Knife 26.50 cm. 141 grams
2 Large Serving Spoons 26.00 cm. 125 grams
1 Small Dessert Serving Fork 13.10 cm. 26 grams
1 Small Olive Serving Spoon 14.50 cm. 32 grams
1 Pair of Sugar Tongs 13.00 cm. 55 grams
1 Small Berry Serving Spoon 15.20 cm. 50 grams
1 Large Pie Serving Knife 28.50 cm. 142 grams
1 Butter Serving Knife - Sterling Blade 19.70 cm. 59 grams
2 Cheese Serving Knives - Stainless Blades 20.00 cm. 50 grams
1 Gravy Serving Ladle with Grease Skimmer 18.00 cm. 82 grams
1 Large Custard Serving Scoop 22.00 cm. 101 grams
1 Sauce Serving Ladle 18.20 cm. 66 grams
1 Pair of Crab Claw / Lobster Scissors 16.30 cm. 91 grams
1 Small Tart Server 14.00 cm. 33 grams
