Boxed..12 French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Demitasse coffee Spoons w/Sugar Tongs

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Boxed..12 French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Demitasse coffee Spoons w/Sugar Tongs:
$260.00

\"The perfect holiday giftor for entertaining family and guestsduring the upcoming holidays\".

We arepleased to offerfor sale this attractive boxed set of 12 demitasse spoons and sugar tong

in the classic Louis XVI pattern of crossed thread and leaf.

This versatile vermeil set is ideal for use with the trendy \"verrine\" appetizers and desserts... and

in conjunction with a \"confiturier\".

Vermeil, unlike sterling silver, does not tarnish when in contact with acidicfoods and drinks that would

otherwise cause tarnish,,,such as vinaigrettes.

The spoons and tongs are covered entirely in vermeil. Theybear the Minerva, First Standard,assay mark

that denotes their 950 sterling silver content. The setalso bears the desirable Bigorne mark that assures

silver content and authenticity. Themaker\'s mark is that of the prestigious Paris silversmith Henin, circa 1895.

The spoons measure approximately 3.3/4\". The sugar tongs measure approximately 3.5/8\". The total weight

in sterling and gold is 164 grams, The spoons are in near pristine condition, showing minimal signs of use.

There are no monograms.

The original Paris retailer\'s box ismarked \"Laufer & Fils\". The box is also marked \"argent massif\", meaning

sterling silver. The box is solid and in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear after more than a century.

This is animpressive antique French sterling boxed set of matching spoons and tong. The set is lovely to behold.

It will complement the finest table setting and sideboard. The set that could not be replicated today.

Please note that the Demitasse cup and saucer depictedare NOT INCLUDED in this sale.

We Ship Worldwide(with a few exceptions)

The cost of shipping from Canada is greater than the cost of domestic shipping within the United States.

The reasons are obvious. We do not charge extra for shipping and handling. Wecharge the actual shipping cost

plus the cost of insurance for items exceeding $100.00 in value. Please keep this in mind when posting response.

Shipping,with insurance, to the Continental United States and within Canada is$15.00.

Please inquire about the shipping cost elsewhere, before offerding.

We now ship to Japan and to China.

The buyeris responsible for any additional costs due to import duties, taxes and the like.

We combine shipments when possible.

Payment is due within 48hrs of sale close. The \"buy it now\" option and the \"best offer\" option

require an instant payment.

Please respect these conditions of sale.

ABOUT US:

We are collectors of items comprised of precious metals and precious stones since 1972.

The collection consists of sterling tableware and related items by prominent silversmiths from

around the world. (.i.e Puiforcat, Debain, Henin,Cardeilhac, George Unite, Wallace and Gorham).

We will be listing additional items over the next days, weeks and months to comeas time permits.

If you have questions, please ask via email.

Thank you.