Antique French Sterling Flatware Assembled Set 18pc Place Settings for 6! Exquisite Louis XV Rococo Style Start Price USD 1,695.00 Current Price USD 1,695.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Location Wayne, Pennsylvania See more about 'Antique French Sterling Flatware Assembled Set 18pc ' Description Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! Antique French Sterling Flatware Assembled Set 18pc for 6 PersonsSilver:Antique   Fabulous Louis XV decoration on this assembled set of 6 table forks, 6 table spoons and six table knives. L'esprit rocaille is abundantly celebrated in this lush and richly conceived design. The spoons and forks are the identical pattern, made by different smiths. This is fairly common, to have more than one silversmith working on an order. The spoons and forks have the same monogram, so they were part of an original set. The knives are made by yet another smith; although in this case there are no monograms and I felt the patterns complimented each other so well, it made sense to offer them together. The three different grand silversmiths are all in the celestial ranks of most favored makers: the spoons made by Jean Grandvigne, the forks by Gaston Bardies and the knives by Ravinet d'Enfert. When one considers how many thousands of French silver smiths there have been over the past two centuries, then one can far better appreciate just how competitive the market is. And how much of a triumph it is indeed to make the top tier in the field, as all three of these smiths have. Indeed, both Grandvigne and Bardies were Tetard successors. So, this is a charming little set, all assembled in a nice box with room for six teaspoons. A great set to start with, or to use for more intimate settings. Please see photos for dimensions and marks, The total weight of the spoons and forks is 1028 grams. Since the knives have sterling handles only I am not able to get weighable silver numbers for you. Condition is very good. The spoons and forks are virtually flawless. The knives have been rebladed and there are some minor depressions on the hollow handles. This would be called "usual signs of use" I believe. Return PolicyNo questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 3 business days. Buyer pays shipping and a 10% restocking fee. Shipping/Handling/Insurance Policy:Shipping within 7 days of receipt of payment. If you are in a hurry, please contact us and we will try to get it out more quickly. Buyer pays actual shipping, handling and insurance. Items of exceptional size will be shipped DHL in order to keep costs at a minimum. Other Information:Pennsylvania residents pay 6% sales tax! Auction Payment Methods:We accept:: PayPal Please visit our Charon's Spoils Antiques gallery! Image & photo hosting by Place a Bid!