Type: Vintage boxed set of 12 small forks (likely for dessert or fruit service)
Design: Simple Art Deco-inspired handles with geometric patterning
Material: Believed to be sterling silver, but no visible hallmark or maker’s stamp is present
Case: Blue faux-reptile textured box with satin-lined lid and fitted velvet slots
Condition: Excellent — minimal tarnish, clean case, all pieces appear unused or lightly handled
Identification Notes
These forks share visual similarities with A. Pascal pieces (based on packaging style, fork shape, and storage presentation).
However, no hallmarks (e.g., Minerva head, .925 stamp, or maker initials) are visible on the forks, which is necessary for authentic sterling silver identification in France and internationally.
Material Analysis
Without a hallmark or assay test, the forks are most likely silver-plated rather than sterling.
True sterling silver French flatware should bear:
A Minerva head hallmark (for .950 French silver), or
A “.925” mark and often a maker’s lozenge
Estimated Value (2024)
If Confirmed Sterling (.925/.950)
$150 – $250 USD (set)
If Silverplate (most likely)
$40 – $80 USD (set)
Factors Impacting Value
✅ Elegant Presentation Case adds gift and collectible appeal ✅ Complete Set in Excellent Condition ❌ No Hallmarks reduces the confidence and value for serious collectors ❌ Unknown Maker (unless provenance or brand can be verified)
Recommendations
✅ Professional Appraisal or Testing Advised
To accurately verify material and set fair resale or insurance value, consider:
Jeweler's acid test or XRF spectrometer test
Professional appraisal by a French silver specialist or local antique dealer
✅ Selling Suggestions
If silverplate: List on Etsy, eBay, or vintage-focused sites as “French silverplate fruit forks”
If confirmed sterling: Consider higher-end marketplaces like Ruby Lane, Chairish, or LiveAuctioneers
Unknown Maker (Possibly A. Pascal) Silver-Plated Fruit Fork Set
Item Description
Identification Notes
Material Analysis
Estimated Value (2024)
If Confirmed Sterling (.925/.950)
$150 – $250 USD (set)
If Silverplate (most likely)
$40 – $80 USD (set)
Factors Impacting Value
✅ Elegant Presentation Case adds gift and collectible appeal
✅ Complete Set in Excellent Condition
❌ No Hallmarks reduces the confidence and value for serious collectors
❌ Unknown Maker (unless provenance or brand can be verified)
Recommendations
✅ Professional Appraisal or Testing Advised
To accurately verify material and set fair resale or insurance value, consider:
✅ Selling Suggestions