Elegant Antique French 10pc Fruit Knife Set, Mother of Pearl with Silver Blades eglomise but they were almost always

but they were almost always hung by strings

Not uncommon for silversmiths to collaborate with each other but we think that the tongs must have been replacements or additions to the spoons set due to the dates of manufacture

but it's earlier and closer to c

It's in fine condition with just a few small dark marks to the colorful painted scene

The lock of hair a reddish blond

Elegant Antique French 10pc Fruit Knife Set, Mother of Pearl with Silver Blades eglomise but they were almost alwaysGorgeous & rare antique French Napoleon III era . 800 (nearly sterling) silver bladed 7 5 8" fruit knife set with elegant solid mother of pearl handles, unique hooked addition to the blades and fabulous condition! A elegant as can be, very French with the pearl & silver and the function quite unique for fruit, the hook on the blade for peeling rinds surely. The collars on the handles bear no hallmarks but they're also silver of course. The blades all