AN EXTENSIVE TWELVE-PERSON SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE, FRANKTISEK BIBUS, CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1929-1942

comprising approximately 209 individual elements, each monogrammed M and marked with, 800 silver standard, maker's mark FB for Franticek Bibus, mark for 1929-1942, housed in a keyed presentation box with four pull-out compartments, measuring: 39 x 66 x 23 cm (15 3/8 x 26 x 9 in.) and retailed by F. Kurzbeck Kastey-Kutry Perstyn 6, Prague:

one serving ladle; length: 30 cm (11 3/4 in.)
a larger and smaller carving fork; length: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.), 18 cm (7 1/8 in.)
three deboning utensils, length: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.), 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
one sauce spoon with gilt interior; length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.)
three serving spoons; length: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), 22 cm (8 5/8), 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
three pairs of tongs; length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.), 19 cm (7 1/2 in.), 16 cm (6 1/4 in.)
sugar tongs, length: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
three pastry servers, one slotted; length: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.), 14 cm (5 1/2 in.), 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
three pairs of glass salt and pepper shakers; height: 4 cm (1 5/8 in.)
twelve dinner spoons; length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
twelve dinner forks, length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
twelve steak knives; length: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.)
twelve fish forks; length: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.)
twelve dinner knives; length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
twelve salad forks; length: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
twelve personal dessert servers; length: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
twelve dessert knives; length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.)
twelve dessert forks; length: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)
twelve cake forks, length: 18 cm (7 1/8 in.)
twelve coffee spoons; length: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)
twelve tea spoons; length: 15 (5 7/8 in.)
twelve smaller sugar spoons, length: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
twelve larger sugar spoons, length: 11 cm (4 3/8 in.)
twelve ice cream spoons; length: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.)
a pair of a salad fork and spoon; length: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.)

CONDITION
The set appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall tarnishing and scattered dark spots visible, would benefit from a polish. No significant issues to report otherwise.

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