13 Pc Robert Linzeler French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set with Gold 950 / 1000

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This auction is for a 13 piece Ice Cream / Dessert set made by Robert Linzeler.  The set looks to have been professionally polished as you can see your reflection in the bowls.  The pieces are silver with the Minerva 1 mark indicating the silver content is 950/1000 and the bowls are gold / vermeil.  Each piece is marked with the Minerva 1 and the Linzeler makers mark (Linzeler registered his business and poinçon in the April of 1897, keeping the crown mark of Piault but substituting his own initials within the punch). I have a 60x magnifying glass and can see this mark with this magnifying glass.  The pieces are in overall excellent condition with some signs of use except for some dents in the bowl of one of the spoons (see attached picture). The pieces are monogrammed with what looks like a J L and matches the initials on the case. I don't have a scale so I am not able to disclose the weight of the set. The large serving spoon is approximately 8 1/8" long. The small spoons are approximately 4 5/8" long. The serving spoon has a decorative etch in the bowl but the small spoon have no etch in the bowls.  The set comes with its original case and the inside has the label address of Linzeler's second shop.  The case is in poor condition with a crack across the bottom and one side doesn't close completely (see attached pictures)  The top of the case has J L embossed on it most likely to identify the maker Robert Linzeler.  The set is very beautiful and ready for entertaining.
I found some history on the internet about Robert Linzeler and have copied it below:
Robert’s father Frédéric had worked for the family business but Robert set up on his own and in 1897, at just 25 years old, he bought the business of Jules Piault, the renowned silversmith and cutler, from Piault’s successors Leroy & Co.  Situated at 68 rue de Turbigo, Piault had been gold and silversmith to Napoleon III and his business had been a successful one.  Linzeler built on this good foundation and ensured the finest quality goods whilst simultaneously expanding the firms offering.
Linzeler was a supplier for important retailers such as Cartier for whom he made silverware for many years including candlesticks, desk sets, and dressing table accessories.  He opened a second workshop at 9 rue d’Argenson and in 1920 opened a shop at number 4, rue de la Paix.
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