4 18th century French Sterling Silver fruit knives RM c. 1790 ornate 6.5 LouisXV

  
Fabulous probably late 18th century ornate French sterling silver fruit knives! These for 6.5 inch long knives have steel blades and ornate handles with Celtic decoration and crown finals. Bearing a makers mark of RM in a lozenge or diamond and some sort of three legged animal assay mark.

This Mark was commonly used from about 1770 until right around 1800. The knives are in good condition with rubbed marks. A fifth knife is included, but has severe damage to the finial.