French Belle Époque Sterling Silver Handle Natural Horn Louis XVI Revival Style Serving Spoon & Fork

French Belle Époque Sterling Silver Handle & Natural Horn Louis XVI Revival Style Serving Spoon & Fork Set This exquisite set is a quintessential example of fine French Belle Époque (circa late 19th to early 20th century) dining service, designed for serving desserts, fruits, and cold appetizers. It embodies the elegant proportions and sense of order characteristic of the Neoclassical Louis XVI Revival style. 🔹 Handle Features: Crafted from French sterling silver, the handles bear the Minerva hallmark, signifying their purity. The decoration is primarily centered around symmetrical bow (Ruban) motifs, complemented by embossed garlands and leaf embellishments. Lines extend vertically along the central axis, presenting a clear and elegant structure that reflects typical Louis XVI Neoclassical vocabulary. The edges retain a soft contour, showcasing a stylistic blend common during the Belle Époque era. 🔹 Functional End Materials: The spoon bowl and fork tines are made from natural animal horn, offering a warm, semi-translucent honey-yellow hue. This material was frequently used for high-quality dessert and fruit serving utensils, as it prevents metallic interference with food flavors, a classic configuration for upscale dining in the early 20th century. 🍴 Two Functional Pieces: 1️⃣ Serving Spoon — Ideal for scooping desserts, fruit salads, preserves, or cold dishes. 2️⃣ Serving Fork — Used in conjunction with the spoon, suitable for portioning fruits, pastries, and salads. 📏 Dimensions: ・Spoon: Approximately 26.8 cm ・Fork: Approximately 26.2 cm 🕰 Era: Circa 1885–1910 (French Third Republic · Belle Époque Period) 💡 Notes: The accompanying box is a later addition for collection and display, not the original packaging. These pieces are functional but are antique items over a century old. Surface patina, natural color variations and signs of age in the horn are to be expected and are part of their historical character. Please consider this before purchase.