Elegant Antique French SP 22pc Fish or Dessert Fork, Knife & Serving Set, Aesthetic Style Napoleonic era 1850-90 souvenirs

1850-90 souvenirs

Straight from my own kitchen

This one could date to the 18th-19th century and appears to possibly have had a plinth or the hole is the base was more likely just to keep the wood block stead for the master carver to do his or her work

There are several 'nicks' to the blade of the letter opener

It was thought that red coral had protective qualities

Elegant Antique French SP 22pc Fish or Dessert Fork, Knife & Serving Set, Aesthetic Style Napoleonic era 1850-90 souvenirsElegant antique French silver plate 22pc fish or dessert service including a 2pc setting for ten in forks & knives with two larger serving pieces, all with a lovely Empire or Aesthetic style pattern and all in wonderful condition! All of the style and visual appeal of fine old French sterling silver but at a fraction of the cost. We sometimes come across beautiful French silver plated sets that we can't pass by and can only keep them in stock for