Antique French Christofle Silver Plated 11" 2pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, Rose & Acanthus Handles painting dog As the art of writing

As the art of writing traveled across the world animal horns began to be used as the material for making ink containers

and it is signed and dated

The tortoise shell is lustrous and just stunning on this one

perhaps this will appeal to the "Glamping" campers or it would make a great graduation "off to college" gift with a note saying "So you all the tools you need to succeed" :)

Standing tall

Antique French Christofle Silver Plated 11" 2pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, Rose & Acanthus Handles painting dog As the art of writingElegant antique French Christofle hallmarked silver plate skewer or "Hatelet" pair with ornate pierced or reticulated floral & acanthus handles ends and both in wonderful condtiion! One of two 2pc sets that we're adding this week, both silverplate and both French, I believe, though the hallmarks on the other set are a bit mysterious. A htelet is an ornamental metal skewer used in classic French cuisine and table service, traditionally made of silver