Magnificent 1900 French 950 silver 36p luncheon fruit cutlery set (12 forks, 12 spoons & 12 knives)

Louis XVI style 

no monogram

Forks & spoons are 950 silver (with gilded bowls & prongs)

Handles & blades are 950 silver (with gilded blades)

950 silver marks (950 Minerve)

E Puiforcat silversmith (Necker ? pattern)

very good condition from use (scratches, wears of the gilt (one blade), small deformations particularly for one spoon, small gap (handle-blade) for 5 knives)

Length 14,3, 14,7 & 17,8cm (5,63, 5,78 & 7inch)

weight (forks & spoons) 656gr (23,14oz)

weight (knives) 388gr (13,68oz)

original wooden case