Paris, third quarter 19th century, (7) pieces all with minerva guarantee mark, including five forks in bellflower pattern to underside, mark of Ernest Compére, active 1868-1888, all with matching period script monogram (8 1/4 in.), and a pair of foliate pattern teaspoons with mark of Hénin & Fils active 1872-1875, both matching period script monogram (5 7/8 in.).

13.75 total troy oz.

From the Collection of a Gentleman, Colfax, North Carolina

Some scattered scratches, else good estate condition.