Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style 950 Sterling Silver Handle Gilded Copper Four-Piece Appetizer Set

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style 950 Sterling Silver Handle Gilded Copper Four-Piece Appetizer Set (with Original Box) 【A Tableside Ritual from France's Belle Époque】 This is not merely tableware; it is a classic piece born from France's late 19th-century "Hors d’œuvre" (appetizer) culture. It harmoniously blends the dignified symmetry of the Louis XVI Revival style with the delicate craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau period, elevating French tablescape aesthetics to their zenith. 【Materials | Noble Materials of High Caliber】 ・Handles: French official silver hallmark "Minerva No. 1" → 950 Sterling Silver (higher than 925) ・Heads: Gilded copper craftsmanship → Durable and robust, while presenting the "Bicolor" layered beauty favored by European aristocracy. 【Craftsmanship | True Excellence Revealed in Details】 ・Handles: Laurel leaf relief × Geometric lines → Typical Louis XVI Revival style, symmetrical, elegant, and timelessly dignified. ・Working Surfaces: Hand-pierced × Sandblasted finish → Intricate and three-dimensional scrolling leaf motifs, creating exceptional depth and play of light. 【Configuration | A Complete and Practical Four-Piece Set】 1. Three-Prong Fork | For cold dishes, cheese, and cured meats. 2. Pierced Spoon | For olives, marinated ingredients, and draining juices. 3. Dessert Knife | For butter and portioning tarts. 4. Square Spatula | For steady serving of cakes and savory bites. → A set that combines collectibility with practicality, capable of handling French appetizer settings with ease. 【Dimensions】 ・Approximately 15.7 – 17.8 cm [Year] Between 1880 and 1900 【Condition】 ・The tableware itself is in good condition, with overall excellent state. ・Original green leather box → The exterior shows two noticeable areas of peeling (as pictured). 【Purchase Notes】 ※ As vintage items, they bear normal historical marks. Those who seek perfection are advised to consider carefully.