Antique c1860's Jules Piault French gilt sterling 950 silver & mother of pearl handles melon or ice cream serving set in their original case. Exceptional quality and design. The large rectangular bowl serving spoon is 9 3/4" long with the bowl approx. 4" x 3" and the slicer is 10 3/8". Both pieces are in excellent condition with no damaged or loose pearl, no gold loss to gilt finish and no wear to all the beautifully engraved decoration. No dents or bends. The set appears to have never been used. Both pieces are stamped with French Minerva head 1 for 950 silver and also the Piault maker's mark. Please enlarge all pics for best details.