French Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Glachant 97 pc Dinner Acid Etched Weddell

Regular price $11,500.00

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UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition

  • AGE : 1850-1899
  • BRAND : Paris France Vermeil Set
  • TYPE : Flatware - Sets
  • COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
  • FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Sterling Silver Flatware Set


Superb French vermeil sterling silver Flatware set by Glachant, Paris, circa 1870 - 97 pieces total. The pieces have incredible intricate acid etched partial gilt and hand engraved ornate scrolling design, including design on the back of the spoon bowls (see photo). Provenance: This one-of-a-kind set was from the collection of Ambassador Alexander Weddell and his wife, from the Virginia House Museum.
This set includes:

  • 24 Dinner Knives w/stainless blades, 9 1/4"
  • 24 Dessert Knives, hollow handle all-sterling w/vermeil blades, 8 1/8"
  • 24 Dinner/Dessert Forks, 7 1/4"
  • 24 Dessert Spoons, 7 3/8"
  • 1 Large Sugar Sifter with incredible pierced bowl, 8 1/2"

  • Includes
    original vintage fitted leather box (box in as-is condition, as seen in photos). The dinner knives do not fit in the case and appear to have likely had their blades replaced at some time.
    The
    cutlery is in excellent condition, with acid-etched entwined fancy matching monogram. This set will be lightly hand
    polished prior to
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