51382-French antique 1st Titre Minerva silver vermeil dessert serving set

51382-French antique 1st Titre Minerva silver vermeil dessert serving set A. Bonard Louviers This exquisite 4-piece antique French dessert serving set dates back to the late 19th to early 20th century (Art Nouveau period). Housed in its original presentation box with a beautiful pink velvet lining, it bears the gold hallmark of the prestigious retailer "A. Bonard, BIJOUTIER, LOUVIERS." Crucially for collectors, the solid silver handles are stamped with the French Minerva 1st Titre (1er Titre) hallmark (indicated by the number "1" on the forehead), guaranteeing an exceptional silver purity of 95% (—surpassing standard 925 sterling silver and reserved only for high-end luxury wares of the era. Each piece features magnificent repoussé work with classical patterns, while the serving ends are crafted in spectacular silver vermeil (gold-plated silver) with breathtaking, intricate "ajouré" (pierced/openwork) detailing. This rare, high-purity set includes a serving spoon, a pastry shovel, a dessert fork, and a cake/butter knife—an ultimate centerpiece for an elite antique silver collection. *Content：4-piece serving set with original box. *Size：Spoon L17xW4, Shovel L17xW5, Fork L18.5xW2.8, Knife L18.5xW3.2 cm. Handle W1.4xT0.8 cm. *Weight：Total 630g (Box 502g, Spoon 33g, Shovel 32g, Fork 31g, Knife 33g). *Material：1st Titre Solid Silver (950/1000, Minerva 1 hallmark) & Silver Vermeil. *Origin：France. *Year：Circa 1890 to 1910. *Hallmarks / Markings：Minerva 1st Titre