Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ercuis?
Ercuis is one of France’s most distinguished silver houses, with a legacy spanning 150 years of uncompromising craftsmanship and elegant design. The brand’s hallmark, stamped on every piece, stands as a guarantee of the highest possible standard.
How has Ercuis sustained 150 years of flatware excellence?
Ercuis has sustained 150 years of excellence through uncompromising craftsmanship, elegant design, and an exceptional commitment to quality that is guaranteed by the hallmark stamped on every piece.
What makes Ercuis silver plating exceptional?
Ercuis applies a 63-micron silver pedigree to all silver-plated flatware, nearly double the industry standard, producing a depth of luster, warmth, and durability that distinguishes Ercuis as a category of one. This exceptional thickness ensures the silver’s beauty is an enduring one, growing more burnished and beautiful with every use.
What materials and finishes does Ercuis offer?
Ercuis flatware is available in sterling silver, silver-plated metal, and stainless steel, each finished to the house’s meticulous standard. This range allows clients to build a table of extraordinary beauty at various price points, all while maintaining the aesthetic coherence and design authority of the maison.
What does an Ercuis five-piece place setting include?
A standard Ercuis five-piece place setting comprises a dinner fork, place spoon, dinner knife, teaspoon, and salad fork. These are the essential elements of a beautifully composed table setting, available as special orders through Kneen & Co, with most patterns shipping in two to six weeks.
Is Ercuis appropriate for a wedding registry or formal dining service?
Ercuis has long been one of the most prestigious choices for wedding registries and formal table services. Its combination of classical French design, superior silver pedigree, and enduring craftsmanship produces flatware that will be used with pride at every occasion—and passed on as a cherished family heirloom.
What is the Ercuis Sequoia collection?
The Sequoia is one of Ercuis’s most admired flatware patterns—a timeless expression of fine craftsmanship and understated elegance, also available in sterling silver and stainless steel. It is the ideal choice for clients who seek a flatware service of lasting beauty and quiet authority.