Fruit knife - Barok 1729 - .915 silver - Mesheft silver Justitia

A fruit knife dating from around 1770.
Lady Justice is originally a Roman goddess and later the personification of justice. An image of her is often found on courthouses and other places where justice was formerly administered. Her Greek counterpart is Themis.
The master mark stamped into the cover is a mill, we see the letter T 1729b and 3 xxx. From around 1640, this mark was used to ensure the authenticity of the blade.
Knife length is 7.5 cm; weight is 21 grams.
All in reasonably good condition. Everything is age-appropriate; the photos are part of the description. Purchased at an auction.
Shipped fully insured worldwide.