Vintage French Ercuis 12 persons / 24 pces Cutlery set monogrammed A M or M A

This heavily decorated vintage French Silver plated Cutlery set is for 12 persons and consists of the following: 12 Dinner forks L 21.5cm and 12 Dinner spoons L 21.5cm, in total 24 pieces. The set is beautifully decorated on both sides of the handles with heavy scrolls and flowers. All items are monogrammed with the letters A M or M A. The makers details – Ercuis – are stamped on all pieces. The set of 24 weighs 2010 grms. Postage from France included.

Ercuis is a French goldsmith company founded in 1867 in the village of Ercuis in the Oise. Since the company was founded in 1867, they reinvented Haute Orfèvrerie. The creations are the result of the company’s unique history and ongoing creativity, and they symbolize a never-ending quest for perfection. Devoted to the tables of the privileged for centuries, and subject to changes in gastronomy, fashion and customs, silverware remains inseparable from the French art of living. Ercuis has collectors world-wide.

Why are knives not included in vintage French cutlery sets? 2 Reasons, superstition, to gift knives means bad luck and also French knives are usually made in the town of Thiers which is not where cutlery is made so the process was to dear to make a complete set in the old days. In my shop you will find some knife sets that will complement this cutlery set.