Antique French 18k Gold on Silver Vermeil 12pc Teaspoon Set, c. 1819-1838 absinthe fruit or luncheon sized knives

fruit or luncheon sized knives

Missing any lining on the inside of the lid

There are silversmith marks on the blades

giving them added strength over pure sterling which would have more of a tendency to bend due to it being a softer metal

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Antique French 18k Gold on Silver Vermeil 12pc Teaspoon Set, c. 1819-1838 absinthe fruit or luncheon sized knivesLovely antique French Louis Philippe era 18k gold on solid . 800 (nearly sterling) silver 12pc dessert, confiture" or teaspoon set with shield & foliate decoration on one side, urn with flowers & foliage on the other and all in wonderful condition with 1819 1838 French hallmarks! Crafted in the older style with relatively pointed bowls, theyre not as heavy as the normal table setting pieces would be but the slightly lower silver content affords them