Antique French Napoleon III Era 24pc Dinner Knife Set, Sterling Silver & Ebony plateau I've added in an enlarged

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Paul Sormani

gouache or watercolor on card or heavy paper

Such a wonderful item

There are no tiny silversmith marks that I've been able to find but not uncommon with smaller silver works or if they were commissioned pieces

Antique French Napoleon III Era 24pc Dinner Knife Set, Sterling Silver & Ebony plateau I've added in an enlargedGorgeous antique French Napoleon III era 24pc table knife set with elegant sterling silver & ebony or ebonized wood handles, a 2pc place setting for twelve in the larger dinner sized and medium luncheon or entremet sized knives with Classical or French Empire style pattern & wonderful condition! Complete and original, with a nod to the unfortunate loss of one handle end cap on a smaller knife. These all have the original pre stainless steel blades so