Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The .950 fine (higher silver content than sterling silver) solid silver handles are beautifully engraved with a stylised leafy tree design. There is a lovely monogram EM to the reverse cartouche, with a blank cartouche to the front.
The ivory forming the spoon and fork sections is a pale cream colour, with a lovely grain and patina.
Size-each piece is 10 5/8 inches long by 1.75 inches wide at widest point. The case measures overall 12 3/8 inches long by 8 5/8 inches wide by 1.5 inches high.
Weight-cutlery only is 320 grams total, and with case 1.2 kilos.
These four lovely pieces are fitted into a magnificent later made dark green gilt edged case lined with dark green velvet and satin to the interior.
A most functional and extremely beautiful set of 2 pairs of salad servers, by a very gifted maker, and fitted into an exquisite case. I have never seen another set like this.
In very good condition and a rare thing. This would be a lovely set to own or to give as a gift for an important occasion, such as a wedding, anniversary, or a corporate presentation.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Circa 1885, Exquisite Set Comprising Two Pairs of French Solid Silver and Ivory Salad Servers in Wonderful Fitted Case by the Great French Silversmith Emile Puiforcat.