Serving utensil (2) - .800 silver - 1850-1900 - 800 silver

Magnificent Pair of Antique Salad Cutlery in Horn and 800 Silver - Italy, 19th Century

For sale this refined pair of serving utensils for salad (spoon and three-prong fork), a perfect example of vintage craftsmanship that combines precious natural materials with noble metals.
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• Materials: The functional parts (the spoon's "bowl" and the fork tines) are made of natural horn. This material, known for its beauty and for not altering the flavor of foods, features splendid grain and translucent shades ranging from honey-blond to dark brown, as visible in the photos

• Handles: The grips are in solid silver weighing about 70 g. A graceful and sober form, finished with a decorative bezel at the junction with the horn.

• Origin and Era: On both handles, near the bezel, the hallmark "800" is clearly visible inside a rectangular cartouche. This mark identifies the silver as 800 fineness (800 millesimals) and is characteristic of Italian production.

• Condition: The items are in good vintage condition. They show the usual patina of time on the silver, which can be polished at the buyer's discretion, and light signs of use on the horn, attesting to their authenticity and age without compromising their functionality or aesthetics.