Cake fork (12) - Horn

Set of 12 Art Deco forks – G. Leblond Nîmes – Handles in Natural Horn – France, circa 1930
Description of the Item
Masterpiece of High French Cutlery
Auctioning a complete service of 12 cake and dessert forks (length 16.5 cm), an excellent testimony to the elegance of France in the 1930s. The set bears the signature of the prestigious G. Leblond goldsmithing house, historic Coutelier-Orfèvre of Nîmes (Rue Général Perrier), synonymous with elite artisanal quality.
The item comes from a private collection and this is the first time it is offered on the market.
Materials and Aesthetic Characteristics
Handles in Natural Horn: Made from premium authentic horn, the handles display a natural color range from deep brown to bronze-gold. The grain is rich with organic veins and translucent shading, unique to each piece.
Art Deco Design: The collars are finely worked with the period’s classic fan motif. The shank of the utensil features a refined tortile line that joins the handle to the tines. The functional design includes a reinforced lateral rib, specific for easily cutting cakes.
Authenticity Guarantee
The handle material has been carefully tested:
Thermal Test (Needle): Positive, confirming the natural organic origin.
UV Light: Positive fluorescence reaction (the material responds to a Wood lamp), final proof that distinguishes horn from plastic or Bakelite imitations.
Conservation State
The set is intact and in superb condition. It is housed in its original period case, with ivory-colored silk and satin interior and the producer’s gold-mark.
Technical Sheet
Manufacture: G. Leblond (Nîmes, France)
Era: circa 1930 (Art Deco)
Pieces: 12 forks (complete set)
Materials: Authentic natural horn / Steel
Length: 16.5 cm
Provenance: Private Collection
Shipping Policy
The item will be shipped with professional protective packaging and tracking code.
WARNING: For logistical reasons, shipments are not made to islands outside the Italian territory (e.g., Canary Islands, Azores, overseas territories, etc.). Shipping is guaranteed for Italy (including its islands) and for continental Europe.