French Escargot or Snail Forks, Flatware, Louis XVI Style Les Grands Magasins du Louvre Item ID: 2014012a

Item ID: 2014012a

Item ID: 122218

Inscribed "Hunters Improvement & National Light Horse Breeding Society

Decoration: Hand-painted gilt scenes — shields with arrows

Evoking the charm of a country château feast

French Escargot or Snail Forks, Flatware, Louis XVI Style Les Grands Magasins du Louvre Item ID: 2014012aAbout This Piece A set of twelve elegant French silver plate escargot forks, decorated in the Louis XVI style with a quiver of arrows crossed with a flambeau (flaming torch), ribbons, and floral motifs. The neck of each fork is further adorned with swags and floral details exquisite work that sets them well apart from the ordinary. The presentation case is included; while it is not known if the case is original to the set, the forks fit snugly inside.