Cutlery set (6) - .833 silver
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Set of 6 antique Portuguese silver knife rests dating to the 19th century, made of solid .833 silver with an openwork fleur‑de‑lis design and a twisted central bar, preserved in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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Set of 6 Antique Portuguese Silver Knife Rests – 19th Century
Elegant set of six antique Portuguese silver knife rests, dating from the 19th century.
Each knife rest features a refined openwork design with stylised fleur-de-lis finials connected by a twisted central bar. Their elegant proportions and fine craftsmanship reflect the quality of Portuguese silverwork of the period.
Originally intended to keep cutlery elevated from the tablecloth during formal dining, these knife rests are both functional and highly decorative.
Details:
Origin: Portugal
Period: 19th century
Material: Solid silver
Quantity: Set of 6 knife rests
Decorative openwork fleur-de-lis design
Twisted central bar
Good antique condition with light wear and natural patina consistent with age and careful use.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The set will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Set of 6 Antique Portuguese Silver Knife Rests – 19th Century
Elegant set of six antique Portuguese silver knife rests, dating from the 19th century.
Each knife rest features a refined openwork design with stylised fleur-de-lis finials connected by a twisted central bar. Their elegant proportions and fine craftsmanship reflect the quality of Portuguese silverwork of the period.
Originally intended to keep cutlery elevated from the tablecloth during formal dining, these knife rests are both functional and highly decorative.
Details:
Origin: Portugal
Period: 19th century
Material: Solid silver
Quantity: Set of 6 knife rests
Decorative openwork fleur-de-lis design
Twisted central bar
Good antique condition with light wear and natural patina consistent with age and careful use.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The set will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
100 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Number of objects
6
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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