Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Twelve -70 Pieces

About This Piece

An exceptional antique French sterling silver flatware service for twelve, 70 pieces, by Lappara & Gabriel, 157 Rue du Temple, Paris (active 1902–1923). Beautifully decorated with crossed ribbons, small bows, and bell-flowers throughout. At 3,758 grams (120.82 troy ounces) of .950 silver, this is a substantial and complete service. Storage chest included.

Of note: a monogram "W" graces almost every piece of the set. Eight of the coffee spoons are monogrammed "CV" while four carry the initials "SB." One dessert spoon has no monogram.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French sterling silver, .950. Marked for Lappara & Gabriel (LG), 157 Rue du Temple, Paris (active 1902–1923). Mark used for French export/import.

Service Composition

• 12 dinner forks — 8½", 80g each (960g total)
• 12 entremet/salad/dessert forks — 7⅛", 46g each (552g total)
• 12 dinner spoons — 8⅝", 82g each (984g total)
• 12 entremet/dessert spoons — 7⅛", 50g each (600g total)
• 12 coffee spoons — 4⅞", 24g each (288g total)
• 2 large serving/stuffing spoons — 10¾", 131g each (262g total)
• 8 demitasse spoons — 4¼", 14g each (112g total)

Total: 70 pieces — 3,758 grams (120.82 troy ounces) of .950 sterling silver

Details

• Origin: Paris, France
• Maker: Lappara & Gabriel (LG), 157 Rue du Temple, Paris (active 1902–1923)
• Material: French sterling silver, .950
• Pattern: Crossed ribbons, small bows, and bell-flowers
• Monograms: "W" on most pieces; "CV" on 8 coffee spoons; "SB" on 4 coffee spoons; 1 dessert spoon unmarked
• Includes: Storage chest
• Item ID: 122316

Condition

Very good. One fork has a slightly shorter tine.

Shipping & Handling

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