Antique cutlery silverware flatware in original fitted chest. 950 (better than Sterling ) silver knives forks and spoons. 108 pieces made by Andre Aucoc, Paris, France, active 1887-1911.
Measurements: 108 knives, forks and spoons: see notes on metal below.
12 Dinner knives approximately 10.25 inches (26cm) long. Approximate weight: 1150g.
18 Luncheon knives approximately 8 3/8 inches (21cm) long. Approximate weight: 1280g.
18 Dessert/salad knives approximately 8 3/8 inches (21cm) long. Approximate weight: 2000g.
18 Luncheon/Dessert/Salad forks. Approximately 7 1/4 inches (18.5cm) long. Approximate weight: 980g.
18 Dessert Spoons. Approximately 7 1/2 inches (19.5cm) long. Approximate weight: 1200g.
12 Dinner Forks. Approximately 8 1/2 inches (21.5cm) Approximate weight: 1280g.
12 Soup Spoons. Approximately 8 3/4 inches (22cm) long. Approximate weight: 1230g.
Canteen of cutlery. Beautiful pattern of sea shells and scrolls on both sides of each utensil. Backs have a finely engraved monogram. Extremely ornate monogram could be LL or LS. The Dinner and Luncheon knives have stainless steel blades (to provide enough strength to cut meat, they had to be stainless steel). The other knives, forks and spoons are all entirely silver. Luncheon and dessert/salad knives look identical besides the steel/silver blades. <P><P>
There are a number of layers to the original, fitted chest. <P><P>
Marks: each piece is well hallmarked. The knives have A. AUCOC PARIS on every blade; silver and maker's marks appear on every item - the handles of all knives, the blades, tynes and bowls of the other pieces. Marks are a maker's mark (a chicken in a lozenge) and Minerva head, French silver mark.
Please note that the weights are approximate and might be out by a few grams. Knife blades are not silver. Silver is 950 standard, which is significantly higher than the usual sterling, which is 925. Total weight approximately 6610grams.
Canteen of cutlery. Beautiful pattern of sea shells and scrolls on both sides of each utensil. Backs have a finely engraved monogram. Extremely ornate monogram could be LL or LS. The Dinner and Luncheon knives have stainless steel blades (to provide enough strength to cut meat, they had to be stainless steel). The other knives, forks and spoons are all entirely silver. Luncheon and dessert/salad knives look identical besides the steel/silver blades.
There are a number of layers to the original, fitted chest.
Marks: each piece is well hallmarked. The knives have A. AUCOC PARIS on every blade; silver and maker's marks appear on every item - the handles of all knives, the blades, tynes and bowls of the other pieces. Marks are a maker's mark (a chicken in a lozenge) and Minerva head, French silver mark.
Condition: minor surface wear commensurate with age. Outside of chest is slightly worn as is to be expected, but the inside is in very good shape. Please see enlarged pictures for details and don't hesitate to ask questions - we will do our best to answer.
