A Magnificent Starter Set - 71pc. Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Noted French Silversmith "Charles Legendre (by Commission Only), Includes 7 Serving Pieces, No Monograms and 6 Covered Anti-Tarnish Storage Trays - circa 1880s. Each Piece in this Magnificent Set is Individually Hand Crafted to the Highest Standards of Workmanship, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to Any Finely Set Table, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Grace, Elegance, Style and Sophistication, Unparalleled Today, Meant for the Discerning Family, True Luxury at an Unbelievably Low Price.
This is an extremely high quality set in a very classic "Coquille" pattern. The silver pieces are even more stunning than can be reflected by the photographs. The set is in excellent condition and is offered at an extraordinarily low price. It is extremely good value for money. Each piece contains the French governments Head of the Minerva-1 Hallmark, signifying a minimum of 950 sterling along with the manufacturer's hallmark. Charles Legendre worked in Paris between 1879 and 1887 at 143 rue de Temple in the 3rd arrondissement. The Set Includes (all weights and measure approximate):
6 Dinner Knives - Stainless Blades 25.00 cm.
6 Dinner Forks 20.80 cm. 86 grams
6 Tablespoons 20.80 cm. 86 grams
5 Luncheon Knives - Stainless Blades 20.50 cm.
6 Dessert Knives - Sterling Silver Blades 20.30 cm. 56 grams
5 Dessert / Luncheon Forks 17.50 cm. 50 grams
6 Dessert / Luncheon Spoons 17.50 cm. 50 grams
6 Fish Knives - Sterling Silver Blades 21.00 cm. 66 grams
6 Fish Forks 18.20 cm. 59 grams
6 Cake Forks 14.00 cm. 31 grams
6 Oyster Forks 13.30 cm. 29 grams
1 Large Serving Spoon 25.40 cm. 127 grams
1 Large Serving Fork 25.40 cm. 121 grams
1 Large Fish Serving Knife - Sterling Silver Blade 27.30 cm. 138 grams
1 Large Fish Serving Fork 23.20 cm. 131 grams
1 Gravy Serving Ladle with Fat Skimmer 17.20 cm. 97 grams
1 Dessert Serving Spoon 14.70 cm. 38 grams
1 Dessert Serving Spoon 16.80 cm. 38 grams
6 Covered Anti-Tarnish Storage Trays