Travel or picnic set in the form of a small rosewood barrel - Lot 177

Travel or picnic set in the form of a small rosewood barrel containing various utensils: - an 800/1000 silver folding cutlery set comprising a fork and a spoon, the handles decorated with foliate scrolls. - a timbale in plain 950/1000 silver, the rim decorated with fillets. The interior is lined with felt to accommodate the utensils. - a steel peg and worm corkscrew decorated with stylized acorns. - an 800/1000 silver toothpick with retractable blade. - a turned bone condiment set. Master goldsmith Louis-Alexandre BRUNEAU, active in Paris from 1823 to 1838. Minerve hallmark 1st title (timbale) and 2nd title (flatware). Restoration period. Gross weight (cover and tumbler): 111 g. (probable restocking, slight cracks in the case and oxidation of the corkscrew).