This is a beautiful and exceptionally rare setof 12 Shreve & Company Sterling Silver Ramekins with porcelain Havilland RansomWhite Ramekins with under plates that fit inside and under the Sterling.  Perfect for that most elegant dinner party.   Purchased many years ago from the renownedSan Francisco Jeweler, Shreve & Company, which has been in business since1852.  Each silver ramekin holder bearsthe mark on the bottom “Shreve and Company San Francisco Sterling.”  The Sterling ramekin holders measure 3-3/4” X5” (the handle dimension), and are @ 1-1/2” deep.  The porcelain ramekins  are 3-5/8” in diameter, and each under sauceris 4-1/2” in diameter.  There is a verysmall chip on one of the inserts, which is not visible when it is inserted.  Two of the Sterling holders have very smalldents on the bottom (see photos) and gentle wear but again nothing is visible whenin use.  Buyer pays shipping based uponlocation.