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

Calegaro - 12-place cutlery service (36)
-.800 silver - Padua
Italy - 1970-1980
Elegant 36-Piece Service by Calegaro -
Silver 800
Prestigious 36-piece service signed by Calegaro, a historic and renowned excellence of Italian silversmithing founded in Padua. The lot bears regular original Calegaro hallmarks and Italian State marks attesting to the 800 fineness.
Composition of the Lot (36 Pieces Total)
The service is composed of three sets of 12 pieces each:
* 12 table pieces
* 12 medium pieces for fruit/dessert
* 12 butter/spread pieces
Technical Note
The pieces of the service feature handles coated in silver and regularly stamped with fineness 800 and the identifying Calegaro mark.
The actual silver weight is stamped on each knife.
The functional parts are made of high-quality stainless steel, a typical solution in fine table silverware that guarantees excellent usability and durability over time.
The lot stands out for its excellent overall condition and includes both new and previously used elements.
2 NEW Sets - Semi-new (24 pieces total)
Correspond to the 12 fruit pieces and the 12 butter pieces.
The butter/spread pieces still retain the original factory transparent protection applied to the functional parts, testimony to their pristine state. The surfaces are bright and well preserved.
The fruit pieces are in excellent condition with slight signs of oxidation—marks and patina of time may be present, entirely normal and consistent with the age of the objects.
1 USED Set (12 pieces total)
Corresponds to the 12 large Serving pieces:
This set has been used and shows the normal patina of time as well as signs of use consistent with age and intended use of the objects. Such marks are visible in the photographs and are part of the lot description.
Stamping and Authenticity
Each individual piece bears regularly the Italian State mark with fineness 800 and the identifying punch 76 PD, attributed to the prestigious Padova-based manufacturer Calegaro.
Total weight of the lot: about 2.5 kg gross.
The weight indicated should be considered as the gross weight of the entire lot, including all construction components present in the pieces.
Final Observations
The buyer is invited to carefully view all photographs, which constitute an integral part of the description and faithfully document the condition, characteristics, and details of the lot.