Lot 188
  • 188

A set of twelve Belgian silver-gilt table forks and twelve table spoons, maker's mark ILF unidentified, Tournai, circa 1790

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • A set of twelve Belgian silver-gilt table forks and twelve table spoons, maker's mark ILF unidentified, Tournai, circa 1790
  • silver
  • 1 682 g; 54oz 2dwt
with spirally fluted border, applied acanthus leaves

Condition

a spoon and a fork apparently unmarked. In an over-all good condition, usual scratches mainly inside spoon bowls, good weight, nice and unusual patterns.
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