Fish serving set - Silver, Metal
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Antique fish-cutting set with knife and fork, Portugal-made silver handles stamped Porto Javali and metal blades, dating from circa 1880–1920, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, including the original fabric-lined box and a total weight of 396 g.
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Description from the seller
Antique fish-cutting set, consisting of a knife and a fork, with handles in Portuguese silver bearing the Porto Javali punch and blades in metal.
The silver handles feature bas-relief engraved decoration, with classic motifs inspired by plant life and geometry, typical of Portuguese silverware from the late 19th to early 20th century, highlighting careful and elegant craftsmanship.
These carving knives were intended for fish service at formal tables, and were common in well-to-do households and in full dinner services of the period.
Also included is the original box, fabric-lined, which adds collectible appeal.
Technical details
Material: silver cables, metal blades
Weight with box: 396g
Cutlery weight: 151 g
Box dimensions (C x L x A): 28.8 x 12.3 x 2.8 cm
Cutlery dimensions (C x L): fork (22.5 x 3.7 cm); knife (25.1 x 3.9 cm)
Probable period of manufacture: c. 1880–1920
Origin: Portugal
Condition: good overall condition, with signs of use consistent with its age.
Includes: original box
Antique fish-cutting set, consisting of a knife and a fork, with handles in Portuguese silver bearing the Porto Javali punch and blades in metal.
The silver handles feature bas-relief engraved decoration, with classic motifs inspired by plant life and geometry, typical of Portuguese silverware from the late 19th to early 20th century, highlighting careful and elegant craftsmanship.
These carving knives were intended for fish service at formal tables, and were common in well-to-do households and in full dinner services of the period.
Also included is the original box, fabric-lined, which adds collectible appeal.
Technical details
Material: silver cables, metal blades
Weight with box: 396g
Cutlery weight: 151 g
Box dimensions (C x L x A): 28.8 x 12.3 x 2.8 cm
Cutlery dimensions (C x L): fork (22.5 x 3.7 cm); knife (25.1 x 3.9 cm)
Probable period of manufacture: c. 1880–1920
Origin: Portugal
Condition: good overall condition, with signs of use consistent with its age.
Includes: original box
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
396 g
Over 200 years old
No
Material
Metal, Silver
Country of Origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28.8 cm
Width
12.3 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1880–1920
