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

Elegant 36-Piece Service by Calegaro – 800 Silver

Prestigious 36-piece service signed by Calegaro, a historic and renowned excellence in Italian silverware 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 fruit/dessert pieces
* 12 butter/spreaders

Technical Note

The pieces of the service feature handles coated in silver (silver plated) and regularly stamped with 800 fineness and the identifying Calegaro mark. Each knife bears an inscription with the silver content. 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.

Conditions of the Objects

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

2 NEW Sets (24 total pieces)

Correspond to the 12 fruit pieces and the 12 butter/spreaders.

These items have never been used. The butter/spreaders pieces still retain the original factory-applied transparent protective film on the functional parts, evidence of 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 serving pieces:

This set has been used and shows the normal patina of time as well as wear 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 Padova-based manufacturer Calegaro.

Weight

Total gross weight of the lot: approximately 2.5 kg gross.

Note on Weight

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

Final Observations

The buyer is invited to attentively review all photographs, which form an integral part of the description and faithfully document the condition, features, and details of the lot.