Antique French 18K Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver 13p Tea Set, Teaspoons & Tong boots Gorgeous & rare antique Victorian

Gorgeous & rare antique Victorian or Napoleon III era French

but it's obvious to me it was always protected within one

you see that played out with the 3 snipes ( I think they are something like a snipe - the long pointed beaks)

Superb & RARE antique English hallmarked sterling silver & brilliant cut crystal 8

They're great mixed &amp

Antique French 18K Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver 13p Tea Set, Teaspoons & Tong boots Gorgeous & rare antique VictorianElegant antique French 18k gold on sterling silver "vermeil" 13pc teaspoon & sugar tongs set with ornate guilloche style machined or engraved pattern, raised acanthus framed medallions with interlaced "CE" monograms & wonderful condition in the original fitted storage and or presentation box! One of a few beautiful old boxed vermeil tea service utensils we'll be adding in the coming weeks. This set in a gilded finish, actually 18k gold plated silver