Forty-seven (47) assorted pieces of silver, including 18th and 19th century French .950 and .800 Silver Flatware, Christofle tea strainer, and twelve (12) place cardholders. 1st grouping: Thirty (30) pieces 18th and 19th century French first standard silver flatware including 12 forks, 17 tablespoons, and 1 large ladle. The assembled set includes 4 forks and 1 tablespoon with late 18th century Rochefort, France marks; 4 tablespoons and 3 forks marked for Paris first standard silver (.950) 1809-1819; 1 tablespoon marked for Paris first standard silver (.950) 1798-1809; 3 tablespoons with marks for French first standard silver (.950) circa 1838-1900; and 1 large soup ladle, 8 tablespoons, and 5 forks with marks for French first standard silver (.950) circa 1819-1838. Sizes range from 7 3/4" (smallest forks) to 13" (ladle). 77.81 total troy ounces. 2nd grouping: Four (4) French second standard (.800) silver teaspoons with decorative finials at ends, 5 1/4"L, 1.86 oz troy. 3rd grouping: Thirteen (13) pieces, including set of 12 silver repousse place card holders, marked .900 with weighted bases, each 1" square; and 1 Christofle silverplated pierced tea strainer, 2 1/8" diameter.

PROVENANCE: The collection of Dr. Andrew Wilkerson, by descent from the estate of Vernon and Vicki Meche, Iron City, Tennessee.

CONDITION: French Flatware: Various monograms, wear and oxidation. 1 Placecard holder has lost its bottom cover.