French gilt silver Finely chased palm leaves, acanthus, foliage, flowers and shells decoration. Engraved PG monogram 6 dessert forks and 6 dessert spoons marked Charles-Salomon MAHLER and 6 fruit knives marked Eugène-Théodore GILLOT. Paris, 1838-1845, marked S. MAHLER and E.T. GILLOT and "Minerve 1er titre" Splendid carving quality enhancing a rich and delicate iconography, this set is a rare and precious testimony of high gold smithery of the Louis-Philippe period. Dimensions Knives: 19,4 cmForks: 18,4 cm Spoons: 18,9 cm Medium 1001 g Notes Charles-Salomon MAHLER, Paris goldsmith and CASTEL's successor, registered his first mark in 1816. He was based at 21, Cour du Harlay in 1842 (then 9, Cour de la Sainte-Chapelle) Museums, Public Institutions and classified objects Bourg Saint-Léonard, Château, Salver, spoon and sweetmeats dish, silver, Paris, 1816-1819, registered as Historic Monument since June 26, 2001. La Rochelle, Private collection, spoon, silver, Paris, 1824-1838, registered since July 1, 2005. Neufchâteau, Private collection, spoon, silver, Paris, 1816-1819, registered since December 8, 08 1998 Nuit-Saint-Georges, Hôpital Saint-Laurent, spoon, silver, Paris Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Private collection, spoon, silver, Paris, 1824-1838, registered since December 30, 1992