Title: SOUFFLOT - 319pc. FRENCH LOUIS XVI STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET, CHEST 1850-1899Description: Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 319 pc. Antique Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set by One of France's Premier Silversmiths "Henri Soufflot ", Complete Service for 18 with a Stunning Assortment of 31 Serving Pieces and Original Custom Made 5 Drawer Storage Chest (circa 1890s). Each Stunning Piece in this Spectacular Set was Made by Hand to the Highest International Standards of Quality and Luxury and Bears the Hallmark of Internationally Known French Silversmith "Henri Soufflot ", Includes 18 Extra Dinner Knives and Dinner Forks. The Ultimate in Luxurious Living and a ValuedAddition to any Stately Home, A Stunning Example of the Elegance and Sophistication of Original French 950 Sterling Silver, Includes a Magnificent Assortment of 31 Serving Pieces. This is an exceptional set in the highly sought after Louis XVI pattern and is in excellent condition. In fact, it looks like some pieces have never been used. Each piece bears the hallmark of the French Government's Head of the Minerva - 1 Hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Henri Sufflot manufacturer's hallmark. Henri Soufflot operated here in Paris at 89 rue de Turbigo between 1884 and 1910. This set is dated from the late 1800s and is comparable in quality to the other top French silversmiths - Odiot, Christofle, and Puiforcat. The set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship (check the weights and measures below) and includes the following:Maker/Designer: SoufflotOrigin: FranceDate/Period: 19th CenturySilver Purity:950Size:319 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1Additional Info:36 Dinner Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 26.00 cm. 89 grams 36 Dinner Forks 21.80 cm. 91 grams 18 Tablespoons 21.80 cm. 83 grams 18 Luncheon Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 21.70 cm. 54 grams 18 Luncheon Forks 18.70 cm. 55 grams 18 Luncheon Spoons 18.70 cm. 53 grams 18 Dessert Knives - Sterling Silver Blades 21.80 cm. 61 grams 18 Dessert Forks 17.50 cm. 38 grams 18 Dessert Spoons 17.70 cm. 39 grams 18 Teaspoons 14.50 cm. 25 grams 18 Coffee Spoons 12.20 cm. 20 grams 18 Oyster Forks 13.20 cm. 25 grams 18 Escargot Forks 13.00 cm. 19 grams 12 Compote Spoons - Gold Plated Bowls 12.50 cm. 20 grams 6 Salt Spoons - Gold Plated Bowls 8.50 cm. 9 grams 1 Serving Knife 29.00 cm. 98 grams 1 Large Soup / Stew Ladle 33.00 cm. 247 grams 1 Meat Serving Fork 24.70 cm. 100 grams 2 Gravy Ladles 19.20 cm. 76 grams 2 Large Serving Spoons 26.20 cm. 130 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Fork 24.00 cm. 110 grams 1 Large Fish Serving Knife 29.80 cm. 142 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Fork 28.50 cm. 142 grams 1 Large Meat Serving Knife 34.40 cm. 160 grams 1 "Gigot" Holder 21.50 cm. 170 grams 1 Large Asparagus Server 27.40 cm. 193 grams 1 Cake Serving Knife - Sterling Silver Blade 27.00 cm. 117 grams 1 Ice Cream Serving Scoop 24.40 cm. 119 grams 1 Custard / Dessert Serving Scoop 23.00 cm. 109 grams 1 Dessert Serving Knife - Sterling Silver Blade 27.50 cm. 140 grams 1 Cake Serving Knife - Sterling Silver Blade 30.30 cm. 172 grams 1 Pair of Sugar Tongs 16.00 cm. 80 grams 1 Large Berry Serving Spoon 21.20 cm. 75 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Spoon 27.30 cm. 102 grams 1 Large Salad Serving Fork 27.00 cm. 106 grams 1 Compote Serving Spoon 21.20 cm. 76 grams 1 Pair of Lobster Scissors 17.50 cm. 82 grams 1 Cheese Serving Knife - Sterling Silver Blade 20.50 cm. 76 grams 1 Small Serving Knife 20.40 cm. 60 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Fork 16.00 cm. 33 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Serving Knife 17.50 cm. 32 grams 1 Small Berry Serving Spoon 15.50 cm. 33 grams 1 Small Tart Server 15.50 cm. 34 grams 1 Small "bonbon" Server 18.30 cm. 49 grams 1 Original Custom Made Storage Chest - Needs Refinishing

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