French dinner setting
fork, knife, tablespoon, teaspoon made in France or Monaco received in the mid 1950's with initials inscribed on one side possibly .90 silver
given to me as a gift by my aunt who traveled frequently to France/Monaco in her middle years
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Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The item appraised appears to be a four-piece French silverplate single place setting. The box which the items are contained, appears to be from the jewelry retailer in Monaco, Arrobbio Lucie. I am unable to deciper all of the hallmarks, as French hallmarks are notoriously small. I am able to see two number marks, which indicates the thickness of the silverplating. The maker appears to be St. Medard, which is a 20th century French silverplate maker, as noted on the blade of the butter knife.
Silverplate doesn't bring much at auction, unless it is a piece with important historical significance, or another very unique factor. As such, the fair market, auction estimate provided is quite modest.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Kind regards,
Corey
Coin silver is largely an American silver standard and not something typically found on French silver. I am also not seeing "90." I see "50" or "60" and "15."
My husband thought the 90 on one of the pieces meant it is coin silver. Your thoughts?