Lapparra - 111pc.(Service for 18) Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest

p.MsoNormal {margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:12.0pt; margin-left:0in; text-align:justify; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; } Direct from Paris, a magnificent 111pc. sterling silver flatware set by internationally known French silversmith "Lapparra", classic "Louis XVI" pattern with rare ebony handled knives and 3-tiered original custom made lockable wooden storage chest with key (circa 1890s).  The rich history of French silversmithing boasts many illustrious names, but few have left as indelible a mark as the renowned Lapparra family. For over a thousand years, this lineage of skilled artisans has crafted exquisite silverware that transcends mere utility, evolving into a symbol of luxury, artistry, and French cultural heritage.   The story of the Lapparra family's silver-smithing prowess begins in the early 10th century, a time when the craft was in its infancy in France.  By the 12th century, the Lapparra name had become synonymous with c