Title: FALKENBERG 144pcs. ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET 1850-1899Description: A Magnificent Privately Commissioned, Antique French 164 pc. Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Complete Service for 18, True Luxury at an Unbelievably Low Price, Includes Mother of Pearl Handled Knives and Original 4 Layered Anti-Tarnish Storage Chest. Each Stunning Piece in this Magnificent Set Has Been Hand Crafted to the Highest Standards of Workmanship, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to Any Finely Set Table, 19th Century, Grace, Elegance, and Sophistication, Unparalleled Today, Meant for the Discerning Family, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. The Traditional Luxury, Elegance and Quality of 19th Century France "La Belle Epoque", Quality and Craftsmanship Reserved for the Privileged at the French Court, It's not Often You Find a Set of This Quality Available with Rare Mother-of-Pearl Handles Knives , a Golden Opportunity. François-Alphonse Debain operating from 140 rue du Temple in the 3rd district of Paris registered his mark "a rowboat with two little men" on 15 January 1847 and renewed it on 19 July 1851. The mark was struck off on 27 May 1864. His son Alphonse-Edouard Debain succeeded him using the same symbol in his partnership with Louis-Frédéric Flamant, working as Debain & Flamant. Alphonse-Edouard Debain’s son, Alphonse Debain, became the successor to silversmith Philippe Berthier in 1883 and used Berthier’s symbol "a woodcock" to adapt his own mark to "AD and a woodcock". Alphonse Debain relocated his activities to 79 rue du Temple and Louis-Frédéric Flamant continued the business at 140 rue du Temple. This is an extremely high quality set in a very classic pattern and in excellent condition with rare Mother-of-Pearl handled knives. The silver pieces are even more stunning than can be reflected by the photographs. The set is offered at an extraordinarily low price and is extremely good value for money. Each silver piece contains the French governments Head of the Minerva-1 Hallmark, signifying a minimum of 950 sterling along with Alphonse Debain's manufacturer's hallmark. The mother-of-pearl handled dessert and luncheon knives are stamped on the blades "Lautier a Toulouse". The Set Includes the following (all weights and measure approximate): Direct from Paris,A Magnificent Antique Louis XVI French 144pc. Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Internationally Renowned French Silversmith "Georges Falkenberg", Includes the Original 4 Drawer Custom Made Wood Anti-Tarnish Storage Chest, circa 1890s, TOTAL LUXURY. Internationally Known Brand, Luxurious Quality and Craftsmanship Traditionally Reserved for the French Elite, Each Stunning Piece in this Spectacular Set was Made by Hand to the Highest International Standards, Rare Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives. This set is in excellent condition and is of very high quality. Each piece bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva - 1 Hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver plus the "Falkenberg" manufacturer's hallmark. This set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and includes the following (all weights and measures approximate):Maker/Designer:FalkenbergOrigin:FranceDate/Period:19th CenturySilver Purity950Size:144 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1Additional Info:18 Dinner Knives - Acier Blades 25.00 cm. 71 grams 18 Dinner Forks 21.00 cm. 84 grams 18 Tablespoons 21.00 cm. 83 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Forks 17.30 cm. 48 grams 18 Luncheon / Dessert Spoons 18 Dessert Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles & Vermeil Blades 20.00 cm. 41 grams 18 Luncheon Knives - Mother of Pearl Handles 20.00 cm. 36 grams 18 Teaspoons 14.00 cm. 25 grams
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