FRANCE mid 18th century In a black chagrin carrying case with hinged opening and central handle, set of eleven table knives, the mother-of-pearl handle set with a silver leaf chased with foliage around the edge extending onto the steel blade, marked with a master cutler's hallmark: a fleur-de-lys (common mark in many early cutlery basins). Gross weight: 894 g - length: 23.8 cm Work attributed to a Champagne cutlery basin: Nogent or Langres The knives are in excellent condition, the case in used condition (cracks in the leather).