Item Type: Matching spoon and fork (2-piece serving or place setting)
Material: Most likely silverplate based on appearance and lack of hallmarks (not sterling)
Markings: Case marked "ORFĂVRERIE FRIONNET FRANĂOIS" (Gold printed inside lid)
Box: Original white textured fitted presentation case with satin and velvet interior
Design: Ornate classical floral scroll pattern â elegant and consistent with French mid-century silverware aesthetics
Condition: Good â some visible tarnish and light surface wear on the silver, box has minor scuffing but intact
Historical Background
Frionnet François was a French orfĂšvrerie (silversmith) brand, known for producing fine tableware and presentation silverware, especially during the mid-20th century. While not as internationally known as Christofle or Ercuis, Frionnet François pieces were still crafted with attention to style and were often used as gifts or presentation pieces â especially in France.
French silverware marked only with branding and no standard hallmarks is typically silverplate, not sterling. If it were sterling silver, you would usually see marks such as:
Minerva head (for French sterling)
Numbered hallmarks like â925â (for .925 silver content)
Current Market Value Estimate (2024)
Item
Value Estimate (USD)
2-Piece Set (Silverplate) in Box
$25 â $45
Total Appraisal Estimate
$25 â $45 USD
Value Factors
â Original Box: Adds collectible and gift appeal â Condition: Lightly used with original packaging â Not Sterling: Limits intrinsic value to silverplate market â Limited Brand Recognition Internationally: More niche than top-tier French silver brands
Selling Suggestions
eBay or Etsy (Keywords: Frionnet François silverplate cutlery France)
Ruby Lane for French decorative or giftware buyers
Antique booth or estate sale for local resale
Professional Appraisal?
Not necessary for insurance or consignment unless:
You suspect it's sterling and want to confirm via assay or professional opinion
It is part of a larger flatware collection
For formal valuation, a local antiques dealer with expertise in European silverplate or French tableware would be appropriate.
Frionnet François Cutlery Set (France)
Item Description
Historical Background
Frionnet François was a French orfĂšvrerie (silversmith) brand, known for producing fine tableware and presentation silverware, especially during the mid-20th century. While not as internationally known as Christofle or Ercuis, Frionnet François pieces were still crafted with attention to style and were often used as gifts or presentation pieces â especially in France.
French silverware marked only with branding and no standard hallmarks is typically silverplate, not sterling. If it were sterling silver, you would usually see marks such as:
Current Market Value Estimate (2024)
Item
Value Estimate (USD)
2-Piece Set (Silverplate) in Box
$25 â $45
Total Appraisal Estimate
$25 â $45 USD
Value Factors
â Original Box: Adds collectible and gift appeal
â Condition: Lightly used with original packaging
â Not Sterling: Limits intrinsic value to silverplate market
â Limited Brand Recognition Internationally: More niche than top-tier French silver brands
Selling Suggestions
Professional Appraisal?
Not necessary for insurance or consignment unless:
For formal valuation, a local antiques dealer with expertise in European silverplate or French tableware would be appropriate.