11 Antique 1885-1900 French 950 Sterling Silver Massat Frères Spoons 5 3/4"

Presented is a fine set of 11 French silver spoons. These spoons date to 1885-1900 and were made by Massat Frères. These spoons are made from French first standard silver, which has a purity of 950. It's worth noting that this is a higher standard of purity than sterling, which is 925. The spoons have a simple, classical form, with a circular belt design on the backs of the handles. To round out the set, we are including a silver plated spoon that appears identical in design from the front, but has an ornate monogram/crest on the back. The spoons are in great overall condition. All eleven of the silver spoons have a professionally done monogram removal to the center of the belt cartouche on the back of the handles. These removals are hard to notice without close inspection. There are no breaks and no repairs. Each of the eleven silver spoons is hallmarked on the bowl with the French Minerva stamp for first standard silver, which has a purity of 950, as well as the maker's mark for