24th Jul, 2025 9:30
A French white metal canteen for twenty-four persons; shell pattern terminals bearing a family crest to the reverse, surmounted by the coronet of a count; comprising twenty-four table forks, twenty-four table spoons, twenty-four dessert forks, twenty-four dessert spoons, and twenty-three teaspoons, in a wooden fitted case; together with a separately cased set of servers - containing a pair of salad servers with gilt bowls, a pair of fish servers, a pair of ladles and a caster.
All pieces struck with French Minerva head marks (950 silver), maker's mark Henri Lapparra and Georges Gabriel, in Maison Boin-Taburet fitted cases.
Total weight 8,780.5 grams (282.29ozt).
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Sold for £6,000
Condition Report
One teaspoon deficit.
Good overall condition, with signs of light use throughout, commensurate with age and use.
A French white metal canteen for twenty-four persons; shell pattern terminals bearing a family crest to the reverse, surmounted by the coronet of a count; comprising twenty-four table forks, twenty-four table spoons, twenty-four dessert forks, twenty-four dessert spoons, and twenty-three teaspoons, in a wooden fitted case; together with a separately cased set of servers - containing a pair of salad servers with gilt bowls, a pair of fish servers, a pair of ladles and a caster.
All pieces struck with French Minerva head marks (950 silver), maker's mark Henri Lapparra and Georges Gabriel, in Maison Boin-Taburet fitted cases.
Total weight 8,780.5 grams (282.29ozt).
Thinking of Selling Silver?
Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. With a no sale, no fee policy, no entry charges, and no hidden costs, it’s simple and risk-free to sell silver with Dawsons.
