Antique French Hallmarked .800 (nearly sterling) Silver 3pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, "Touron" silk winder There would have been feet

There would have been feet extending below the bottom of the box from the side board carvings but they've been chipped off or cut down so it sits flat

it's likely 2nd Empire

The original Boucher painting now hangs in the Louvre

which is also rare to find

gorgeous for use or display

Antique French Hallmarked .800 (nearly sterling) Silver 3pc Skewer or Hatelet Set, "Touron" silk winder There would have been feetNot normally what pops into mind when thinking of fine dining table service but skewers or "hatelet" are as elegant as can be and versatile. Over the years, we've accumulated quite a few of these. Often as individuals or pairs so we've gone through and tried to group them the more 'similar' pieces and offer them here. Normally, they're not overly frilly and so the similarity often comes at the ringed ends, some with varying shapes or styles and so