175 Years Old - Cutlery set (2) - .800 silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Two solid 800 silver main course size forks and spoons in a plain fiddle pattern, 21 cm long with FB initials, weighing 121 g total, Italian origin, hallmarked Milano 1812/1872 and Novara 1824-1872 with Luca Franceschini and Pietro Saldarini marks, dating to circa 1800‑1850 and in excellent condition.
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Finely hand crafted mid 19th Century solid 800 silver main course size plain fiddle pattern fork and spoon (handle engraved with "FB" initials)
Length 21 cm
Width 2,5 cm and 4 cm
Net silver weight of 2 items 121 grams
Fully hallmarked 1812 and 1872 Milano Assay Office guarantee marks with 1838-1864 Luca Franceschini and 1844-1864 Pietro Saldarini silversmith's marks. Also 1824-1872 Novara Assay Office marks
Condition report:
In fine circa 175 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dings, a few dark areas, no wear to fork prongs - no repairs, no cracks as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included)
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Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
Translated by Google TranslateFinely hand crafted mid 19th Century solid 800 silver main course size plain fiddle pattern fork and spoon (handle engraved with "FB" initials)
Length 21 cm
Width 2,5 cm and 4 cm
Net silver weight of 2 items 121 grams
Fully hallmarked 1812 and 1872 Milano Assay Office guarantee marks with 1838-1864 Luca Franceschini and 1844-1864 Pietro Saldarini silversmith's marks. Also 1824-1872 Novara Assay Office marks
Condition report:
In fine circa 175 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dings, a few dark areas, no wear to fork prongs - no repairs, no cracks as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included)
Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller
International buyers welcomed
Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping
Nature respectful recycled carefully packed
Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction
Coming from a 100% smoke free home, they will be properly sanitized before shipping
Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions?
Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!
Seller's Story
Now browse and search through my auctions to find the unexpected!
Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
121 g
Silver type
.800 silver
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
175 Years Old
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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