Charming Set Of Louis XVI Style French Silver Knife Holders By Olier & Caron

Charming Antique French Silver Louis XVI Style Knife Holders by Olier and Caron.

This lovely Set of 12 knife holders is decorated in the Louis XVI Style with a simple décor of ribbon tied reeds and acanthus leaves.
The knife holders became more popular towards the middle of the 19th Century, the symbol of a table perfectly set up.
Our Knife Holders are perfectly balanced, very elegant and in perfect shape.

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

The Makers Mark is for OLIER & CARON
The Mark was registered in 1910 and shows the two initials with a rising sun above and a star underneath.
Their workshop was located at 33 Rue De Turbigo in the Marais area of Paris.

France 20th century c.H: 1.41"W: 1.96/L3.34"Reference number: SST-336