Antique French Sterling Silver Hors dOeuvres Set Box Puiforcat! Royal Armorial 5 Pieces Louis XVI PRISTINE! Start Price USD 1,495.00 Current Price USD 1,495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Friday, December 19, 2008 Location radnor, PA See more about 'Antique French Sterling Silver Hors dOeuvres Set Box' 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! Royal Armorial: Puiforcat! Antique French Sterling Silver Hors d'Oeuvres SetAntiques:Silver, Sterling Exceptional set of 5 hors d'oeuvres serving pieces all marked with royal crown and coat of arms. The set is comprised of a large fruit serving spoon, a bonbon server, a fork, sugar tongs and a smaller spoon. Each piece is decorated in Louis XVI style with floral sprays, lamberkins and acanthus leafs. The fork and smaller serving spoon are finely engraved with a foliate design. The little bonbon serving piece is pierced and chased and utterly delightful! Such uncompromising FINE workmanship; truly fit for a king! The set comes in the original box, leather covered and gold emblazoned with a crown as well. The box is lined with a lush burgundy colored velvet and white silk. Condition is pristine. Not a sign of use....oh, well, perhaps there is a slight bend in the sugar tongs on one side. This set is so elegant and in such excellent condition, it would make a marvelous gift. I have not researched the coat of arms; if anyone knows, please share your knowledge! See photos for dimensions and marks. All pieces are marked with Puiforcat's touch mark and with the Minerve 1st titre. Hence these pieces are made of 950/1000 parts pure silver; higher than the American and British sterling standard 925/1000. Please Note: The coat of arms has a royal mantling, within the mantling it also has a crown, likely that of a duke or a prince. The eagle, according to one source, symbolizes : Person of noble nature, strength, bravery, and alertness; or one who is high-spirited, ingenious, quick-witted, and judicious; "True magnanimity and strength of mind" acc. to Guillim. If wings "displayed," it signifies protection. There are also wings emerging from the credt which signifies swifteness and protection. Return PolicyNo questions asked return policy for full refund (except shipping & 10% restocking fees) for 3 days following shipmet. After that, returns are accepted contingent upon mutual agreement through friendly contact and communication. Shipping/Handling/Insurance Policy:Shipping within 7 business days of payment receipt. Buyer pays actual shipping, handling and insurance. Items of exceptional delicacy or value, that I do not feel confident that my own shipping efforts will adequately protect, will be professionally packaged and shipped DHL. Other Information:Pennsylvania residents pay 6% sales tax! Auction Payment Methods:We accept:: PayPal Visa/MC: our shop is a Verified account, Bank Wire, Personal Check, Money Order Please visit our Charon's Spoils Antiques gallery! Place a Bid!