Antique French Sterling Silver 4pc Condiment or Hors d'Oeuvre Service Set tortoise shell box The fittings also have slightly

The fittings also have slightly canted corners

In the rear are four bottles

translates to 'visits' which tells us it held visiting cards

The remaining vanity implements

have the original 18th century needlework

Antique French Sterling Silver 4pc Condiment or Hors d'Oeuvre Service Set tortoise shell box The fittings also have slightlyLovely antique French hallmarked sterling silver 4pc hors d'oeuvre or condiment serving implement set with elegant acanthus or tendril accented pattern, recessed medallions with interlaced "MC" or "CM" monograms and all in wonderful condition! A beautiful set, don't you think! Four pieces consisting of a pierced scoop, fork, reticulated spoon sifter & elongated spatula. All bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within those