Unknown - poss A.Pascal cutlery

Item Description

• Type: Vintage boxed set of 12 small forks (likely for dessert or fruit service)
• Design: Simple Art Deco-inspired handles with geometric patterning
• Material: Believed to be sterling silver, but no visible hallmark or maker’s stamp is present
• Case: Blue faux-reptile textured box with satin-lined lid and fitted velvet slots
• Condition: Excellent — minimal tarnish, clean case, all pieces appear unused or lightly handled

Identification Notes

• These forks share visual similarities with A. Pascal pieces (based on packaging style, fork shape, and storage presentation).
• However, no hallmarks (e.g., Minerva head, .925 stamp, or maker initials) are visible on the forks, which is necessary for authentic sterling silver identification in France and internationally.

Material Analysis

• Without a hallmark or assay test, the forks are most likely silver-plated rather than sterling.
• True sterling silver French flatware should bear:
  • A Minerva head hallmark (for .950 French silver), or
  • A “.925” mark and often a maker’s lozenge

Estimated Value (2024)

If Confirmed Sterling (.925/.950)

$150 – $250 USD (set)

If Silverplate (most likely)

$40 – $80 USD (set)

Factors Impacting Value

✅ Elegant Presentation Case adds gift and collectible appeal
✅ Complete Set in Excellent Condition
❌ No Hallmarks reduces the confidence and value for serious collectors
❌ Unknown Maker (unless provenance or brand can be verified)

Recommendations

✅ Professional Appraisal or Testing Advised

To accurately verify material and set fair resale or insurance value, consider:

• Jeweler's acid test or XRF spectrometer test
• Professional appraisal by a French silver specialist or local antique dealer

✅ Selling Suggestions

• If silverplate: List on Etsy, eBay, or vintage-focused sites as “French silverplate fruit forks”
• If confirmed sterling: Consider higher-end marketplaces like Ruby Lane, Chairish, or LiveAuctioneers