Table knife set - Silver

Imperial Russian Silver (84 Zolotnik) & Vermeil Fruit / Dessert Knives Set of 12 by F. Stankiewicz (Warsaw) – Kokoshnik Mark (1899–1908) – Original Case

A fine and highly collectible antique set of 12 Imperial Russian silver and gilt fruit or dessert knives, presented in their original fitted burgundy presentation case.
Jeweller / Retailer: F. Stankiewicz, Senatorska 10, Warsaw (Poland, Imperial Russian Period) — stamped on the inner silk lining ("F. Stankiewicz / Senatorska 10 / Telefon 1996").

F. Stankiewicz was a prominent jeweler, silversmith, and luxury goods retailer operating in Warsaw during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city was part of the Imperial Russian Empire. Located on the prestigious Senatorska Street 10, the firm was renowned for supplying high-quality silverware, fine cutlery, and jewelry to affluent clientele. Items bearing the Stankiewicz store stamp in their original fitted cases are highly sought after by collectors today, as they represent the refined craftsmanship and elegance of Warsaw’s Golden Age of silver making under Imperial Russian rule.

Hallmarks:
Stamped with the Imperial Russian Kokoshnik hallmark (1899–1908) featuring a left/right-facing head in a kokoshnik next to the assay purity mark "84" (84 zolotniks = 875/1000 silver purity).

Specifications:
Object: Set of 12 Fruit / Dessert Knives in Original Case
Period: Late Imperial Russia (1899–1908)
Origin: Warsaw, Imperial Russia (now Poland)
Silver Purity: 84 Zolotniks (875/1000 silver)
Total Weight (Knives only): 345 g
Knife Length: Approx. 17.5 cm
Quantity: 12 knives + original box