Calegaro - Cutlery set for 12 (36) - .800 silver - Silver Laminated

Table knife services by Calegaro - 3 complete sets of 12 pieces - 800 silver - Italy, mid-20th century
Description:
Elegant cutlery services in 800 laminated silver made by the prestigious Calegaro manufactory, a historic Italian silversmith founded in 1921 and renowned for artisanal excellence and refined design.
The lot comprises 3 complete sets of 12 pieces each:
• 12 butter knives
• 12 fruit knives
• 12 serving/table knives
Total: 36 pieces

Era and production
Production attributable to the mid-20th century (1950s-1970s), a period when laminated 800 silver was the standard for high-quality Italian cutlery.
Made in Italy (Padua), at a phase of full maturity of Calegaro production, characterized by:
• traditional handcrafted workmanship
• mirror finish, high-quality materials

Style and design
Classic Italian / sober Neoclassical style
Handles with an elegant and linear decorative motif, typical of mid-century production
• Design balanced between tradition and functionality
• Perfect for both everyday use and for collection
This is not heavy Baroque: it is a cleaner, more refined style that is highly appreciated today.