Gorgeous Antique French 18k Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver 3pc Dessert Setting for One + Sugar Tongs c. 1750 when I see these

when I see these

The original bronze double candle stand is a real beauty

both with a seashell accented concave form and "Hermine" & "Bernard" inscriptions

and not a single flaw

The spine of the box seems to have an over-lap leather

Gorgeous Antique French 18k Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver 3pc Dessert Setting for One + Sugar Tongs c. 1750 when I see theseYour chance to own an historic place setting! President of France, (died c. 1899 in office) Felix Faure Gorgeous antique French 18k gold plated "vermeil" on hallmarked sterling silver 4pc flatware set, a 3pc setting for one with sugar tongs and all with a highly ornate pattern! Vermeil was generally used for dessert pieces in larger flatware sets, these pieces entremet or luncheon sized with a smaller teaspoon and, of course, the matching sugar tongs