Cutlery set (3) - Silver - Gigot-sleeve set

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Three-piece late 19th‑century gigot carving set with .950 silver handles from France, including a 33 cm blade (118 g), a 28 cm fork (122 g) and a 21.5 cm tongs (128 g), in the original case measuring 36.5 x 14 x 4.5 cm, total gross weight 781 g.

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Gigot carving set
Carving knife, fork, and tongs set for carving meat, from the late 19th century, with .950 sterling silver handles, in the original case
Knife: 33 cm long and weighs 118 g.
Fork: 28 cm long and weighs 122 g.
Tongs: 21.5 cm long and weighs 128 g.
The silver handles measure 13 cm in length, up to 2.6 cm wide, and 1.8 cm high
The case measures 36.5 cm by 14 cm by 4.5 cm, and weighs 413 g.
Total gross weight of the case and the three utensils is 781 g.
Silver hallmarks are quite illegible, but tested for silver.
Small defects in the fork and knife handles, and the case with marks and with the clasps incomplete.
See photos to form an accurate opinion.
This lot will be carefully packed for shipment.

Gigot carving set
Carving knife, fork, and tongs set for carving meat, from the late 19th century, with .950 sterling silver handles, in the original case
Knife: 33 cm long and weighs 118 g.
Fork: 28 cm long and weighs 122 g.
Tongs: 21.5 cm long and weighs 128 g.
The silver handles measure 13 cm in length, up to 2.6 cm wide, and 1.8 cm high
The case measures 36.5 cm by 14 cm by 4.5 cm, and weighs 413 g.
Total gross weight of the case and the three utensils is 781 g.
Silver hallmarks are quite illegible, but tested for silver.
Small defects in the fork and knife handles, and the case with marks and with the clasps incomplete.
See photos to form an accurate opinion.
This lot will be carefully packed for shipment.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
781 g
Title additional information
Gigot-sleeve set
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4.5 cm
Width
36.5 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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