Antique French Sterling Silver 4pc Condiment or Hors d'Oeuvre Service Set tortoise shell box I find no holes

I find no holes

marked with French boar's profile mark to guarantee 18k layer on sterling silver

this exquisitely crafted fox in a trap is entirely hand carved in wood

The figures on back/bottom help us to date this hand carved bone 4" long table snuff box and the style in general help us with identification

painted in 1784 as the artist's signature also notes

Antique French Sterling Silver 4pc Condiment or Hors d'Oeuvre Service Set tortoise shell box I find no holesLovely antique French hallmarked sterling silver 4pc hors d'oeuvre or condiment serving implement set with elegant acanthus or tendril accented pattern, recessed medallions with interlaced "MC" or "CM" monograms and all in wonderful condition! A beautiful set, don't you think! Four pieces consisting of a pierced scoop, fork, reticulated spoon sifter & elongated spatula. All bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within those