Tulipe is an exceptionally refined Art Nouveau pattern produced by Charles Boulenger & Cie. Featuring graceful flowing tulip blossoms, floral, and foliate motifs, this elegant design was exhibited at the prestigious 1903 Beaux-Arts Exhibition in Paris.
Its superior craftsmanship is further reflected in its 950 silver composition, which contains a higher silver content than standard 925 sterling silver, making it especially desirable. Many of the serving pieces showcase intricate openwork (piercing) and beautifully detailed serving areas, demonstrating the outstanding artistry and quality for which Charles Boulenger & Cie. is renowned.
Superb monumental Art Nouveau "Tulipe AKA Tulip" by Boulenger French 950 Silver Flatware set - 135 pieces, circa 1899-1903. This set includes:
12 Large Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 10 1/4"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/2"
12 Dessert Knives, hollow handle all-sterling, 8 1/8"
12 Dessert Spoons/Large Teaspoons, 7 3/8"
12 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 1/2
12 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, with acid etched blades, 8 3/4"
12 Fish Forks, flat handle all-sterling, with acid etched tines, 7 1/4"
12 Pastry/Salad Forks, 3-tine, 6"
6 Oyster Forks, 5 3/8"
6 Ice Cream Spoons with brite-cut flowers in bowl, 5 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle, 8"
1 Sugar Spoon, 6"
1 Flat Handle Master Butter, with acid etched blade, 6 3/4"
1 Pickle Fork, 6"
1 Long Salad Serving Set, flat handle all-sterling, 10
1 Sauce Ladle, 5 3/4"
1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 13" & 11 1/4"
1 Bone Holder, 8 1/2"
1 Soup Ladle, 13 1/2"
1 Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs, beautifully pierced with flowers and acid etched, 8 3/8"
1 Ice Cream Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10"
1 Ice Cream Slice Hollow handle w/stainless blade, 12 1/2"
1 Cheese Knife with plated blade, 8"
1 Bouillon Ladle with spout, 10"
1 Fish Server, flat handle all-sterling, beautifully pierced with flowers, 11 3/4"
1 Fish Serving Fork, flat handle all-sterling, pierced with flowers, 9 1/4"
1 Aspic Slice, flat handle all-sterling w/acid etched flowers, 11 1/4"
1 Ice Tong, 6 1/2"
1 Beef Fork w/acid etched flowers, 6"
1 Berry Spoon w/acid etched flowers, 8 1/2"
1 Pea Spoon, 8 1/4"
1 Petit Four Server w/acid etched flowers, 6"
1 Petit Four Server, pierced, 6"
1 Sugar Sifter, 6"
1 Grape Shears, all-sterling, 6 1/2"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, some wear to the steel blades/tines of the carving pieces and the Ice cream slice (as shown), as expected with age. Matching period monogram. This set will be lightly polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Fabulous!
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