Fruit knife (12) - .800 silver
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Lot of 12 vintage fruit/dessert knives with 800 silver handles and a green felt roll case; blades are stainless steel marked INOSSIDABILE, handle hallmarks visible, each about 19 cm long and 91 g, made in Italy, dating from the 1960s–1970s, used with patina and minor age-related marks.
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Lot of 12 vintage fruit/dessert knives with 800 silver handles and roll-up case.
As per classic Italian construction:
- Blade in stainless steel with engraving "INOSSIDABILE" - NOT silver
- Handle in 800 silver shell stamped (stamp 800 + maker's mark + shell clearly visible in the photo). Only the handle coating is silver.
Actual conditions as shown in the photos - vintage used item to be cleaned
- Handles: show dark tarnish and the typical patina of 800 silver not polished for a long time (see photo). Intact, not dented, need a polishing.
- Blades: overall shiny but on some pieces there are spots of superficial oxidation (see close-up of blade). Does not affect use, but should be noted.
- Complete set: 12 identical pieces, coordinated, length approx. 19 cm, 91 g each.
- Case: roll in green anti-oxidant felt cloth (handmade, not an original factory box), functional for storage, with signs of use. See last 2 photos.
Selling as shown in the photos, in the condition it is in, ideal for someone wanting restoration/polishing service or for recovering the 800 silver on the handle. No claim to a new item.
Photos: I specifically highlighted the defects (tarnish and specks) - look closely at all the photos.
Lot of 12 vintage fruit/dessert knives with 800 silver handles and roll-up case.
As per classic Italian construction:
- Blade in stainless steel with engraving "INOSSIDABILE" - NOT silver
- Handle in 800 silver shell stamped (stamp 800 + maker's mark + shell clearly visible in the photo). Only the handle coating is silver.
Actual conditions as shown in the photos - vintage used item to be cleaned
- Handles: show dark tarnish and the typical patina of 800 silver not polished for a long time (see photo). Intact, not dented, need a polishing.
- Blades: overall shiny but on some pieces there are spots of superficial oxidation (see close-up of blade). Does not affect use, but should be noted.
- Complete set: 12 identical pieces, coordinated, length approx. 19 cm, 91 g each.
- Case: roll in green anti-oxidant felt cloth (handmade, not an original factory box), functional for storage, with signs of use. See last 2 photos.
Selling as shown in the photos, in the condition it is in, ideal for someone wanting restoration/polishing service or for recovering the 800 silver on the handle. No claim to a new item.
Photos: I specifically highlighted the defects (tarnish and specks) - look closely at all the photos.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
91 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
12
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver, Steel
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
1.2 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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