Info on French Silver by Armand Frenais please

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Hello, I am new here. I am learning a bit about Armand Frenais, a French silversmith.
I am considering buying a boxed set: cup/goblet/spoon fork, and another smaller spoon. His mark is on items (AF with anchor in between, in a horizontal diamond) along with the Minerva, French hallmark used to denote quality of silver. (.800 or .950)
But there is also a stamp in a Vertical diamond with sun above “HS” and star below.
“Armand Frenais was a renowned French silversmith and electroplater. The firm was active in Paris at 65 Boulevard Richard Lenoir between 1877 and 1927”
I am surprised that I find few auction results for this maker.
Is it because his pieces are so rare? (and I should buy this set?)
Or, maybe he’s just not that collectible?
Item sold info online: Antique French 950 silver ‘goblet’ / beaker with applied leaf and poppy decoration, by Armand Frenais Paris Marked Minerva and makers mark.

I would be so grateful for any information.Thanks

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/1775811651/french-vintage-silver-plated-tumbler-by

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Thanks so much, I did see that info. :slight_smile:

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Armand Frénais, Ancient Invoice

https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=181610&hilit=soufflot#p181610
Henri Soufflot 950 silver fork - www.925-1000.com
Antique French Cake Forks in Silver, 1890s, Set of 12 for sale at Pamono

Tous les produits de l’Orfèvre HS : SOUFFLOT Henri - a rising sun and a star - Louise Antiquités
Antique French Sterling Silver Wine Cup by Henri Soufflot “Thistle” | W Fine Art Antiques
Henri Soufflot Sterling Silver Wine Cup Rococo Cartouche | El Coleccionista Ecléctico
Henri Soufflot

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Thank you so much for the HS info. I found a similar set coming up at auction in a few days, but the history shows it was “passed” at auction previously. Starting @ 200 euros ($235), with 0 current bids, this item does not look to be very valuable considering the estimated weight (based on similar set researched) of .950 sterling at spot would $287 less the buyer’s premium. Soooooo, as the seller wants over $200, this would not be a great buy.

Thanks again for your help - much appreciated!

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/6-teiliges-taufbesteck-im-etui-a-6-piece-christen-615988-c-9cf44fc834?objectID=197853342&algIndex=upcoming_lots_prod&queryID=d0c0cb53b287d5dc4f65899bc17161c3

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U welcome, Layla! :iran: :v: