Antique French Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Vermeil 18pc Teaspoon or Dessert Spoon Set, Orig. Box fish the uniqueness of the art

the uniqueness of the art a legacy that goes back to Byzantine and Roman times

Some claim these are actually also tea caddies

boys in same gowns until around 4-5

No notable damage though it appears that at least the back originally had a nickel or silvered plating that is mostly worn away now

Serpentine shelves add interest

Antique French Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Vermeil 18pc Teaspoon or Dessert Spoon Set, Orig. Box fish the uniqueness of the artGorgeous antique French hallmarked sterling silver & 18k gold "vermeil" 18pc dessert spoon or teaspoon set with Russian style spiraled round handles, gold plated bowls and in the original fitted storage and or presentation box! Simply stunning and the condition makes me think they've just been a cherished possession and never used! All bowls bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" in the upper right corner of the marks means