Cutlery set - .800 silver

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Rare antique medical set consisting of two small knives, one pair of scissors and one pointed chisel with silver handles in a red leather case with gilt decoration, dating to the late 18th century, case dimensions about 13 × 6.8 × 3.5 cm and weight 113 g, origin Europe (France or Germany), lined in red silk, condition good with minor age-related traces and flaws, missing a catch on the lid and with silver handles slightly dented and one blade tip split.

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Rare antique medical instrument set (2 small knives, 1 scissors, and 1 pointed chisel) made of metal with silver handles in a red leather case with gold embossing, lined inside with red silk and a gold decorative ribbon. Dating: late 18th century. On the lid, in gold embossing, is depicted an ancient Roman physician with his utensils. Origin: France or Germany. Condition: as expected for its age, in very good condition; one catch/loop is missing, silver handles are partly slightly dented, and a blade at the tip is split. Dimensions: height 3.5 cm, width 13 cm, depth 6.8 cm, weight 113 g. Insured shipping.

Rare antique medical instrument set (2 small knives, 1 scissors, and 1 pointed chisel) made of metal with silver handles in a red leather case with gold embossing, lined inside with red silk and a gold decorative ribbon. Dating: late 18th century. On the lid, in gold embossing, is depicted an ancient Roman physician with his utensils. Origin: France or Germany. Condition: as expected for its age, in very good condition; one catch/loop is missing, silver handles are partly slightly dented, and a blade at the tip is split. Dimensions: height 3.5 cm, width 13 cm, depth 6.8 cm, weight 113 g. Insured shipping.

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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
113 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Gold plated, Leather, Silk, Silver, Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 mm
Width
130 mm
Depth
68 mm
Estimated period
1750-1800
GermanyVerified
185
Objects sold
100%
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