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

Elegant 36-Piece Service Calegaro – 800 Silver

Prestigious 36-piece service signed by Calegaro, a historic and renowned excellence of Italian silverware founded in Padua. The lot features regular original Calegaro hallmarks and Italian State marks attesting to the 800 fineness.

Composition of the Lot (36 Total Pieces)

The service consists of three sets of 12 pieces each:

* 12 table pieces
* 12 medium pieces for fruit/dessert
* 12 butter/spreaders

Technical Note

The service pieces feature handles coated in silver (silver plated) and regularly stamped with 800 fineness and the identifying Calegaro mark. Each knife carries the inscription with the silver weight. The functional parts are made of high-quality stainless steel, a typical solution in fine table silverware that ensures excellent usability and long-lasting durability.

Condition of the Items

The lot stands out for its overall excellent condition and includes both new and previously used elements.

2 NEW Sets (24 total pieces)

Correspond to the 12 pieces for Fruit and the 12 pieces for butter/spreaders.

These elements have never been used. The butter/spreaders still retain the original factory-applied transparent protection on the functional parts, testimony to their pristine state. The surfaces are bright and well-preserved.

Slight traces of oxidation and patina may be present, entirely normal and consistent with the objects’ age.

1 USED Set (12 total pieces)

Corresponds to the 12 medium pieces for Serving:

This set has been used and shows the normal patina of time as well as signs of use consistent with the age and intended use of the objects. Such marks are visible in the photographs and form part of the lot description.

Stamping and Authenticity

Each individual piece bears the Italian State mark with 800 fineness and the identifying punch 76 PD, attributed to the prestigious Calegaro manufactory of Padua.

Weight

Total weight of the lot: approximately 2.5 kg gross.

The stated weight should be considered the gross weight of the entire lot, including all constructive components present in the pieces. Gross weight does not correspond to the weight of the silver content alone.

Final Observations

The purchaser is invited to carefully view all photographs, which are an integral part of the description and faithfully document the conservation status, features, and details of the lot.