A significant piece of 950-thousandths silver householdware with a foliage design; the spatula is adorned with a shell and intertwined acanthus leaves, and is monogrammed “MV.” Silversmith: André AUCOC, active in Paris from 1887 to 1911. Art Nouveau period. It includes: - 70 large forks, - 24 large spoons, - 5 small forks, - 5 small knives with silver-clad handles and stainless steel blades, - 23 large knives with silver-clad handles and stainless steel blades, - one large serving knife with a silver-clad handle and a stainless steel blade. Weight without the knives: 9,102 g Gross weight of the knives: 2,168 g In a custom-made wooden case covered in black leather (heavily worn), signed and marked “Rue de la Paix in Paris” on the brass lock.