flatware in sterling silver, silversmith Lappara & Gabriel in a case signed Gorini Frères

Important flatware solid silver neoclassical style, in its Gorini Frères oak case. The case, with brass handles and keyhole, is signed "GORINI FRÈRES / Joailliers Orfèvres / PARIS-POITIERS". The cutlery is decorated with honeysuckle, ribbon wreaths, torches and foliage.

This cutlery set includes 108 pieces divided as follows:

- 12 oyster forks

- 12 large knives with stainless steel blades and mother-of-pearl handles (unweighed)

- 12 small knives with stainless steel blades and mother-of-pearl handles (unweighed)

- 24 large forks

- 12 forks and spoons

- 12 large spoons

- 12 teaspoons

Weight: 5048 g.

The cutlery features a coat of arms with the monogram "NT", the inscription "PARIS" and several hallmarks:

- Minerve hallmark Silver 1st title (from 1838)

- Henri Lappara & Georges Gabriel goldsmith's hallmark with the initials "LG" in a rhombus with a rat between the two letters. Inscribed August 12, 1902 and crossed out December 26, 1923, 157 rue du Temple, Paris.

20th century

Circa: 1910

Dim: W:42,5cm, D:28cm, H:18cm

Condition report: in good condition, with some wear and tear. Complete.