An early to mid-20th century Italian 800 standard silver dinner service, Alessandria 1935-44 by A. Cesa S. C.

Comprising two second course dishes and four service plates, each of circular form with a gadrooned rim. Each engraved to the centre with a coat of arms supported by a helmeted beast, with a crest of a demi-lion supporting crossed keys, all above the motto A Mes Droits. Each marked to the reverse, retail stamped for Federrigo & Giorgio Frugomi of Rome. (6)

Larger diameter – 31.5 cm / 12.5 inches

Smaller Diameter – 25 cm / 9.75 inches

6Weight – 3102 grams / 99.73 ozt