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Important silver and mother-of-pearl flatware in its original case by Tétard Frères for Michelon Frères, Montpellier. France, first half of the 20th century.
A complete dinner service, presented in a large box sheathed in light oak, enhanced by brass trimmings. The caramel suede interior bears the printed stamp of Michelon Frères, jewelers and goldsmiths in Montpellier, successors to Martin & Michelon, 20 rue de la Loge.
Beautiful flatware in 950 thousandths silver, 195 pieces, decorated with crossed ribbons, monogrammed D.D., consisting of :
- 18 large spoons. Length: 21 cm - Weight: 1433 gr.
- 18 large forks. Length: 21 cm - Weight: 1474 gr.
- 12 large knives, handles in mother-of-pearl, blades signed Michelon Frères. Length: 24 cm - Gross weight: 710 gr.
- 12 dessert spoons. Length: 18 cm - Weight: 615 gr.
- 12 dessert forks. Length: 18 cm - Weight: 577 gr.
- 24 dessert knives: 12 with mother-of-pearl handles and silver blades (including 2 with handles separated from blades) and 12 with mother-of-pearl handles and silver blades. Length: 19 cm - Gross weight of knives with silver blade: 512 gr - Gross weight of knives with silver metal blade: 443 gr.
- 12 fish forks. Length: 19 cm - Weight: 611 gr.
- 12 fish knives. Length: 22 cm - Weight: 769 gr.
- 12 oyster forks. Length: 13 cm - Weight: 272 gr.
- 12 snail forks. Length: 15 cm - Weight: 258 gr.
- Fish service cutlery. Lengths: 24 and 28 cm - Weight: 245 gr.
- Sauce spoon. Length: 18 cm - Weight: 70 gr.
- Salad servers. Length: 25 cm - Weight: 220 gr.
- Consommé spoon. Length: 25 cm - Weight: 120 gr.
- Ladle. Length: 33 cm - Weight: 231 gr.
- Leg of lamb handle, silver-plated metal blade, signed Michelon Frères Montpellier. Length: 21 cm - Gross weight: 120 gr.
- Serving flatware, silver-plated metal blade, mother-of-pearl handles. Length: 31.5 cm for the knife and 28 cm for the fork
- Gross weight: 245 gr.
- Cake server, the spoon in vermeil. Length: 26 cm - Weight: 118 gr.
- Pie server, the spoon in vermeil. Length : 27 cm - Weight : 125 gr.
- Sprinkling spoon. Length : 63 gr.
- Sugar tongs. Length: 14 cm - Weight: 40 gr.
- Candy cutlery: 4 pieces. Length: 15 cm - Weight: 117 gr.
- Ice-cream scoop, the spoon in vermeil. Length : 22 cm. Weight : 96 gr.
- 12 ice-cream spoons, each spoon in vermeil. Length: 14 cm Weight: 300 gr.
- 12 dessert spoons. Length: 14 cm - Weight: 290 gr.
- 12 knife-holders. Length: 8 cm - Weight: 303 gr.
Minerve hallmark. Goldsmith's hallmark (T - Théière - Frères)
Total gross weight: approx. 10.300 kg
The original box is preserved in good condition with its key. The interior shows a few signs of use consistent with its age, without any notable alteration. A remarkable set, both in terms of size and quality of execution, typical of the great French silversmiths of the 20th century.
Ref: 707EDM8HEQ