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.