Antique French Rococo Sterling Silver 12pc Manche a Gigot or Lamb Chop Serving Implement Set portrait kiln-fired enamel which features birds and nests

which features birds and nests with the flowers - so appealing

but it does have some crazing and staining visible on the back or underside of the platter

but 4 of the horn handled ones certainly are

Perhaps the unusual dedication written along the perimeter upper right would give one hints to follow

Elegant French Sterling silver etui mounted with 5 cabochons of goldstone

Antique French Rococo Sterling Silver 12pc Manche a Gigot or Lamb Chop Serving Implement Set portrait kiln-fired enamel which features birds and nestsA manche gigot is a traditional French, often silver, tool used to securely hold the bone of a roast leg of lamb while carving, preventing burned fingers or messy hands. Developed around 1840, this functional, screw tightened handle allows for elegant table side carving, often featuring ornate designs. Very good to excellent condition. I see no flaws. Some slight surface scuffing possible, indicative of age and some use but nothing to detract from the