Delicate Antique French Silver Dessert Set By E Collet~Sold~

Delicate Antique French Silver Dessert Set by Maître Orfèvre Eugène COLLET

This lovely set of 12 spoons and a large Service Spoon was created to enjoy fresh Fruits.
All pieces are decorated on the handles with floral scrolls and a DB monogram.
The Set comprises of twelve individual spoons and 1 sugar sifter spoon. The Fashion being in the 19th century of sifting sugar atop cut fruit for lighter desserts.
The work of the sifter spoon cutout is very delicate showcasing a lovely rosette.

The individual spoons are 6.22 inches long.
The sugar sifter spoon is 8.11 inches long.

A charming find, perfect to enjoy a refreshing serving of fresh Strawberries in the summer.

The Hallmark is Minerva 1-1st title (950/1000) – Hence 1838 to 1919 – Paris

The Makers Mark is for Maître Orfèvre Eugène COLLET and shows an E and C separated by a button topped by an amethyst.
His mark was registered on September 22nd 1866 and cancelled on May 20th 1879.
His workshop was located 28 Rue aux Ours in Paris.

Reference number: SST-274