Antique French Sterling Silver 4pc Condiment or Hors d'Oeuvre Service Set in Box Black Forest Inkwell bare nape of neck -

bare nape of neck - and the draping of red (for the blood) spoke to the losses suffered by the nobles and Royalists in The Terror

according to the opaline glass dedication that is mounted within

Much more difficult than to have just done a painting

Personal choice most likely

and each still has its 18k gold knobs

Antique French Sterling Silver 4pc Condiment or Hors d'Oeuvre Service Set in Box Black Forest Inkwell bare nape of neck -Elegant antique French hallmarked sterling silver 4pc hors d'oeuvre or condiment serving implement set with Louis XV or Rococo Revival style foliage & tendril accented handles, fitted storage and or presentation box and all in wonderful condition! A beautiful set, don't you think! Four pieces consisting of a reticulated pastry or pt spatula, fork and spoon with pierced bowl & what is most likely a cheese knife with beautifully curved blade. All