Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sterling Silver Fruit Cutlery Set with Bow Motifs

Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver Fruit Cutlery Set | Belle Époque × Louis XVI Style This pair of elegant sterling silver cutlery was created in France around 1890–1905, during the Belle Époque. The handles are adorned with intricate bow and leaf engravings, evoking a sense of romance and femininity, and serving as a charming representation of the aristocratic salon and afternoon tea culture of the period. Both the handles and the working surfaces bear the French sterling silver Minerva Head hallmark. These pieces are fruit or dessert knives and forks (Couteau et Fourchette à fruits / à dessert)—refined utensils designed for elegantly slicing fresh fruit, desserts, and small cakes after a meal. ✨ Details ・Era: Circa 1890–1905 ・Origin: France ・Dimensions: Knife 17.7cm / Fork 16.7cm ・Use: Fruit, dessert, appetizer cutlery ・Price: NT$4980 / pair ・Quantity: Two pairs available, similar condition, shipped randomly Each use transports you back to a 19th-century Parisian salon. The gentle gleam of silver and the relief of the bow carvings add a touch of old-world French romance to your table. These pieces are functional, but as antique items, they may show signs of their history. Please consider this before purchasing.