FRANCE Early 18th century Set of nine silver table knives, with alternating-cut sides and a button. They are engraved with a mavelot topped by a knight's helmet and a comtale crown, underlined by a Saint-Louis cross. The steel blades, seven of which are original, are engraved with a cutler's mark: V. The eighth blade has been changed. With rounded tip, it bears the mark: Bataille à Bordeaux. No original hallmark. Gross weight: 910g - length: 25.4cm