Antique French Silver Carving Set - .950 silver - Charles Alfred Coignet - France, 1865-1889

An antique French carving set - consisting of a carving knife and a carving fork. The handles with violin-shaped contours. Manufactured in the period 1865-1889 by the silversmith Charles Alfred Coignet. A nice detail is the bunny on the back of the meat fork.

Maker's marks:A-Crossed knife and fork-C for Charles Alfred Coignet
Minerva in octagon for .950 silver
Fork length: 27.5cm
Blade length: 32cm
Weight: 248 grams (incl. steel)