Antique French Silver Plate Flatware Set, Forks and Spoons, Cailar & Henry, 1859

Description: Antique French Silver Plate Flatware Set, Forks and Spoons, Cailar & Henry, 1859-1860, 12 pcs This antique French silverplate flatware set for six is designed in the “Filets” pattern and dates from the Napoleon III or Second Empire period. The spoons have pointed tip bowls, a shape characteristic of French spoons in the 19th century, lending a very elegant form. Eleven pieces bear the maker’s mark “Cailar & Henry” written in block letters along with a second maker’s mark consisting of the initials “C.H.” surrounding the image of a sun and the number 72 indicating the silver content in grams. All these eleven pieces bear the number “59” or the number “60” indicating the year of production (1859 or 1860). One fork is from a different silversmith and bears the maker’s mark of the Société Argental.These pieces show faint scratches, small dents on the bowls of the spoons and signs of wear on the backs of the fork tines, all due to their great age and long use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This elegant 19th century flatware set will lend an authentic French atmosphere to your table. Dimensions Length of the spoons: 8 5/8 inches (22 cm) Length of the forks: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm) Total weight: 2.15 pounds (974 gr.) ---------------------------------- Shipping We combine shipping when possible. Items will be shipped on the first shipping day after payment is received. Items in the US are sent via USPS.Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Payment PayPal only. Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction. Note Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee. A-743a-R-4780a

Price: 165 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

End Time: 2025-01-11T17:51:41.000Z

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