Fish serving set - Silver, Metal

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Description from the seller

Antique fish-cutters set, comprising a knife and a fork, with handles in Portuguese silver bearing the Porto Javali assay mark and blades in metal.

The silver handles feature bas-relief engraved decoration, with classic vegetal and geometric motifs, typical of Portuguese silverware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evidencing careful and elegant craftsmanship.

This type of fish-cutters was intended for fish service at formal dining tables, common in affluent houses and full dinner services of the era.

It also includes the original box, fabric-lined, which adds collectible appeal.

« Technical details »

Material: silver handles, metal blades
Weight with box: 396 g
Weight of cutlery: 151 g
Box dimensions (W x D x H): 28.8 x 12.3 x 2.8 cm
Cutlery dimensions (W x L): fork (22.5 x 3.7 cm); knife (25.1 x 3.9 cm)
Likely period of manufacture: c. 1880–1920
Origin: Portugal
Condition: good overall condition, with signs of use compatible with age
Includes: original box

Antique fish-cutters set, comprising a knife and a fork, with handles in Portuguese silver bearing the Porto Javali assay mark and blades in metal.

The silver handles feature bas-relief engraved decoration, with classic vegetal and geometric motifs, typical of Portuguese silverware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evidencing careful and elegant craftsmanship.

This type of fish-cutters was intended for fish service at formal dining tables, common in affluent houses and full dinner services of the era.

It also includes the original box, fabric-lined, which adds collectible appeal.

« Technical details »

Material: silver handles, metal blades
Weight with box: 396 g
Weight of cutlery: 151 g
Box dimensions (W x D x H): 28.8 x 12.3 x 2.8 cm
Cutlery dimensions (W x L): fork (22.5 x 3.7 cm); knife (25.1 x 3.9 cm)
Likely period of manufacture: c. 1880–1920
Origin: Portugal
Condition: good overall condition, with signs of use compatible with 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
PortugalVerified
104
Objects sold
97.3%
Private

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