Custom-Ordered by E. Tarrisse, France | Louis XV Rococo Style Sterling Silver Handled Four-Piece Dessert Set

Custom-Ordered by E. Tarrisse, Carcassonne, France | Louis XV Rococo Style Sterling Silver Handles, Silver-Plated Surfaces, Four-Piece Dessert Set This is more than just a set of dining utensils; it's a luxurious feast from the "Belle Époque," the beautiful era of the late 19th century. This four-piece dessert service set was custom-ordered by E. Tarrisse, a renowned luxury merchant in the ancient southern French city of Carcassonne, showcasing the exquisite taste of France's elite social circles. Artistic Style: The Opulent Zenith of Rococo Revival This set of cutlery is rooted in the Louis XV style, with handles fully adorned in incredibly intricate and delicate relief carvings: • Sacred Scales Motif: A distinctive scale-like relief at the end of each handle symbolizes the vitality of the ocean and aristocratic prosperity. • Organic Acanthus Leaves and Blooms: Dynamic scrolling foliage and natural flower buds flow in elegant curves across the silver surface. • Monogram of the Original Owner: A reserved cartouche in the center of each handle is engraved with the original owner's exclusive script monogram, attesting to its "exclusively bespoke, non-mass-produced" noble status. Craftsmanship Details and Quality • French Sterling Silver Hallmark: The handles bear the authoritative French Minerva hallmark for sterling silver, signifying the highest standard of French silversmithing. • Silver-Plated Serving Surfaces: The functional surfaces of the utensils (spoon bowls, blade edges, fork tines) feature high-quality silver plating and are marked with the maker's insignia, ensuring durability and luster when in contact with food. • Delicate Piercing Work: The serving blades and spoons showcase exquisite artistic piercing, which not only prevents pastry from sticking but also creates a visually appealing translucence. Specifications and Information • Dimensions: Approximately \bm{17.2} to \bm{18.8} cm in length (for the four-piece set). • Origin: Carcassonne, France (E. Tarrisse, 16 Rue de la Gare). • Period: Circa 1880s-1900s. • Accompanying Items: Original fitted presentation box (with the custom merchant's label printed inside). In good condition, though as with all vintage items, there are inevitably traces of history. Please consider this before purchasing.