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

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Three complete sets of Calegaro table knives in 800 silver laminate, totaling 36 pieces (12 butter knives, 12 fruit knives, 12 serving/table knives) made in Padua, Italy, from the 1950s–1960s, in excellent condition, with knives about 18 cm long.

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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.

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.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
2.4 kg
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
Padova
Title additional information
Silver Laminated
Number of objects
36
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Calegaro
Material
Silver
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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