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I am offering for sale this delightful solid silver "Violin" model cutting service in fine condition. It consists of a large knife with an "Ottoman" blade and a large serving fork. The cutlery is decorated in the Louis XV style with foliate scrolls, interlacing and shell motifs, as well as a beautiful monogram in the English letter "GL".
Hallmarks of the Minerve 2nd title and of master goldsmith Claude Doutre-Roussel, active in Paris at the end of the 19th century at 118 rue Vieille du Temple.
Inscription date: May 17, 1895
Date crossed out: December 22, 1913
Total weight : 226 grammes
Sold in its original presentation box!
Fork length: 29.5 cm
Knife length: 32 cm
A beautiful model with the charm of family silverware, and very practical for carving the Sunday roast!
Extremely late 19th century
circa 1890-1905
Violin" model
Goldsmith Claude Doutre-Roussel
Good condition
Ref: MB1SZGLKVR