Picture frame - Tin
No. 88277201
Henri Lambert, Paris - 12 person dessert / fruit cutlery set with egg yolk Bakelite handles - Cutlery set for 12 (24) - Gilt brass
No. 88277201
Henri Lambert, Paris - 12 person dessert / fruit cutlery set with egg yolk Bakelite handles - Cutlery set for 12 (24) - Gilt brass
Elegant French Art Nouveau 12-person 24pc dessert / fruit cutlery set in its original retailer's leatherette case. Gilt brass forks and knives with lovely egg yolk Bakelite handles; the collars of the pieces are embossed with a delicate scrolling design.
Origin: Paris, France
Date: c. 1900s
The box is inscribed to interior of the lid:
"Au Rêve d'Or
H. Lambert
Paris
Bijoutier
12 rue Mayran
16 rue Rochechouart"
Henri Lambert was a jeweller-watchmaker and won the 1st prize for watchmaking from the city of Paris in 1921.
896 g
Box - 4 x 32 x 19 cm
Fork - 15.5 cm
Knives - 17 cm
Good antique condition. Some wear to box appropriate to age; one clasp missing its latch; small black mark on one fork handle and several knife handles; tines slightly bent on 2 forks; split in one knife handle.
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