Antique French 18k Gold on Silver Vermeil 12pc Teaspoon Set, c. 1819-1838 absinthe There are silversmith marks on

There are silversmith marks on the blades

identity of these people who lived full lives back in an interesting time in the history of France

there is some wear to the silver plating with pretty much all gone from the knife blade

The interior's silk lining is mostly intact

This 19th century Grand Tour souvenir from France shows you why

Antique French 18k Gold on Silver Vermeil 12pc Teaspoon Set, c. 1819-1838 absinthe There are silversmith marks onLovely antique French Louis Philippe era 18k gold on solid . 800 (nearly sterling) silver 12pc dessert, confiture" or teaspoon set with shield & foliate decoration on one side, urn with flowers & foliage on the other and all in wonderful condition with 1819 1838 French hallmarks! Crafted in the older style with relatively pointed bowls, theyre not as heavy as the normal table setting pieces would be but the slightly lower silver content affords them