BUZOT 54pc Antique French Louis-Philippe Vermeil Silver Dessert Flatware Set

  
Exquisite and rare antique French Louis-Philippe era Vermeil (18K gold on silver) 54pc dessert flatware set, with handles and stems finely decorated both sides with sinuous scrolling foliate, floral and shell motifs. Complete with its original 2-tiered leather storage chest, the set comprises 3-piece place settings for EIGHTEEN : 18 Dessert Forks, 18 Dessert Spoons, and 18 Dessert Knives (with vermeil silver blades).

Each piece, including knife blades & handles, is stamped with the French Minerve. 800 standard silver mark, and maker's mark for Parisian master silversmith Charles BUZOT , active in 1835. Five knife blades have a "PG" maker's mark.

When one considers this exquisite set is well over 170 years old, it is remarkable that it is not only complete, but in such excellent condition with just fine surface scratches from light use to note, and the the rich Vermeil is beautifully preserved. The fitted chest features a brass handle and cartouche on the lid, and though missing part of one clasp is overall in good antique condition. An outstanding and rare c. 1840 Louis-Philippe era antique French vermeil (18K gold on silver) dessert flatware set for eighteen guests, complete with original chest, designed to grace the finest of tables...

18 Dessert Forks : 7.3 (18,5 cm) - 958 grams. 18 Dessert Spoons : 7.3 (18,5 cm) - 995 grams. 18 Dessert Knives : 8 (20,2 cm) - 760 grams. Depuis 1895, HAGERTY est considéré par les Cours Royales et les plus grands Orfèvres comme la référence en matière de soin et protection de l'argenterie. We use the above range of Hagerty products in the care and cleaning of silverware items we sell (examples below).

N'oubliez pas de m'ajouter à votre liste de favoris. The item "BUZOT 54pc Antique French Louis-Philippe Vermeil Silver Dessert Flatware Set" is in sale since Monday, December 2, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "art-80" and is located in Amiens. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Restoration
• Age: 1800-1849
• Type: Flatware - Sets
• Composition: Sterling Silver
• Maker: Charles BUZOT, Paris