French flatware set Minerva 1 Mark .950 Silver table spoon & fork Ernest Carde

Set of Table spoon and fork with Minerva (1) mark and EC initial inside diamond shape (Ernest Cardeilhac) Floral design with BP on handle

Timeframe: 1851 - 1904 Silver Purity - .950

Roman Goddess Minerva is a symbol of wisdom. Since the year 1838, the French assay mark for items made from solid silver with the head of goddess Minerva in Profile. Also, a master hallmark with the initials and symbol of manufacturer in a diamond shape is marked to indicate the purity of sterling silver. The French Silver have two standards: 1 standard for .950 silver and 2 standard for .800 silver

The set includes 1 Spoon - 7.25 inches/ 53.5g. 1 Fork - 7.25 inches/ 53.5g.

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