Antique French Silver & Mother of Pearl Knives, Set of Six, Villard Mark C 1819–1838 romantic painted etui Some loss of gilt wash

Some loss of gilt wash to the interior of the strainer

Marked with the Minerva 1st Titre mark and maker’s punch VB with two stars and a crescent for Victor Boivin

Of note: a monogram "W" graces almost every piece of the set

Top opening: 2½"

Scroll and foliate borders with armorial crests — a lion rampant holding a cross engraved to the rim in two places

Antique French Silver & Mother of Pearl Knives, Set of Six, Villard Mark C 1819–1838 romantic painted etui Some loss of gilt washAbout This Piece A fine set of six French silver and mother of pearl knives, c. 1820. The ornate ferrules and caps make a grand statement; the iridescent mother of pearl handles are each inset with an oval silver cartouche. Antique silver to collect, use, cherish, and save for future generations. Hallmarks & Provenance French silver. Blades marked with the Villard mark (2), used 18191838, for . 800 silver. Caps and ferrules most likely sterling silver