Timeless elegance for your table or collection: this sumptuous 60-piece French silver-plated set, crafted by the historic Le Couver t Français (LCF), represents one of the finest examples of 20th-century French silversmithing: the celebrated “Half-Shell Rococo.”
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ORIGIN & STYLE
• Manufacturer: LCF – Le Couver t Français, a renowned Parisian maison active since the end of the 19th century, specializing in artistic silver-plated cutlery.
• Model: Half‑Shell Rococo, inspired by the 18th century French Rococo style, with rich floral decorations, scrolls and the typical half‑shell chiseled on the handle.
• Each piece features a smooth curvature at the end of the handle, designed for the engraving of initials, coats of arms or dedications.
• Production period: 1930s–1950s approximately, in the midst of the Rococo revival in France.
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SET CONTENTS – 60 PIECES
• 12 Large Knives – 110g each – 25 × 2.5cm (9.84″ × 0.98″)
• 12 Small Knives – 67 g each – 20 × 2 cm (7.87″ × 0.79″)
• 12 Forks – 71 g each – 20 × 2.5 cm (7.87″ × 0.98″)
• 12 Spoons – 87 g each – 20 × 4.5 cm (7.87″ × 1.77″)
• 12 Teaspoons – 33g each – 14 × 2.5cm (5.51″ × 0.98″)
Total weight of the entire set: 4,416 grams (over 4.4 kg)
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• The set is in good vintage condition, with the luster and patina typical of vintage silver.
• Original LCF box included, perfectly preserved and also suitable for display.
• We also include an elegant pink silk satin cutlery holder, with embroidered gold crests, designed to wrap and protect each individual piece of cutlery in case you wish to store them outside the box.
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🎁 PERFECT AS A GIFT
This set is an excellent choice for:
• Wedding or anniversary gifts
• Collectors of antique silverware
• Refined table settings and ceremonial tables
• Lovers of classic, French or vintage style The engraved stamp
“100” indicates a very thick, high-quality plating
• Guarantee of durability, shine and wear resistance
• Rare on modern productions, common on fine French vintage sets
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Each image shows the true details of the Half-Shell Rococo model, with special attention to decoration, the curved engraving, and the quality of the finish. The set is shipped impeccably packaged and gift-wrapped.
This magnificent set was recovered by us from an ancient farmhouse belonging to a noble family in Southern Italy, immersed in the quiet of a historic residence that for generations has preserved objects of great value and memory.
The cutlery, still preserved in the original box from the time, carries with it the charm of an aristocratic table, silent witnesses of elegant receptions, refined gestures and family traditions handed down over time.
Today, this unique set is ready to shine again in a new home, filled with history, beauty, and meaning.
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