Charming Antique French Hallmarked Sterling Silver 6pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, 3.25” & 4.5" French parrot Perhaps it was a gift

Perhaps it was a gift of chocolates on the night an ancestor said yes to a marriage proposal - something like that

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There are a few small spots of missing enamel and wear to the gilding on the lid portion of the box

perfect for the collector whether it's the canine

The photographer's written his dedication in the enamel on backside of this convex copper plaque

Charming Antique French Hallmarked Sterling Silver 6pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, 3.25” & 4.5" French parrot Perhaps it was a giftNot normally what pops into mind when thinking of fine dining table service but skewers or "hatelet" are as elegant as can be and versatile. Over the years, we've accumulated quite a few of these. Often as individuals or pairs so we've gone through and tried to group them the more 'similar' pieces and offer them here. Normally, they're not overly frilly and so the similarity often comes at the ringed ends and the rings (also silver) uniquely riveted