Cutlery set (103) - .800 silver

Rare and Imposing 800 Silver Service - Di Cristofalo (Palermo) - 103 Pieces - Sicilian Baroque Design - Second Half of the 20th Century
Description:
In the auction, a monumental service of cutlery in solid 800 silver, a masterpiece of the illustrious Sicilian silversmith tradition. The set was crafted by the prestigious Di Cristofalo company of Palermo (hallmark 800 and 77 PA), synonymous with luxury and the highest level of craftsmanship in the second half of the 20th century.
The design is a sumptuous Sicilian Baroque (Settecento model), with terminals richly decorated in relief with scroll and shell motifs, giving each piece extraordinary weight and a striking presence.
Composition of the Service (103 Pieces):
The set is exceptionally complete, ideal for formal banquets up to 12 guests:
12 Table Spoons
24 Table Forks (double set for different courses)
12 Large Table Knives
12 Medium Knives
24 Spoons (tea/coffee/dessert)
12 Dessert/Fruit Forks
3 Fish Service Pieces
2 Salad Service Pieces (with terminals in natural material)
1 Large Ladle (Coppino)
1 Cake Server
Technical Details:
Total Gross Weight: approximately 7,983 g
Hallmark: 800 and 77 PA (Di Cristofalo, Palermo)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with beautiful original patina. High-quality stainless steel blades.
Accessories: The service is accompanied by anti-oxidation protective cloths.
Note for the expert:
The Di Cristofalo signature is among the most sought-after for silverware in Southern Italy. The completeness of the set (103 pieces) and the inclusion of the medium knives and fish-serving pieces make it an extremely rare lot on the international market. It is housed in cases marked Cesa 1882 but the maker is Di Cristofalo.