237 Years Old Carving - Fork - .800 silver
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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An 18th‑century solid 800 silver carving fork from Genova, Italy, dated 1789, 28.5 cm long, 3 cm wide, weighing 240 g, with an ornate handle engraved MF and hallmarked Torretta Genova Office, in good condition with patina.
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Finely hand crafted late 18th century large size carving fork with elegant ornate pattern handle engraved with "MF" initials
Fully hallmarked Genova Office guarantee Torretta over (1)789 together with Assay scratch marks
Length 28,5 cm
Maximum width 3 cm
Weight 240 grams.
Please note it is all (prongs and handle) made of solid 800 silver
Condition report:
In clean fine 237 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dark spots - no dings, no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included)
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Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
Translated by Google TranslateFinely hand crafted late 18th century large size carving fork with elegant ornate pattern handle engraved with "MF" initials
Fully hallmarked Genova Office guarantee Torretta over (1)789 together with Assay scratch marks
Length 28,5 cm
Maximum width 3 cm
Weight 240 grams.
Please note it is all (prongs and handle) made of solid 800 silver
Condition report:
In clean fine 237 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dark spots - no dings, no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included)
Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller
International buyers welcomed
Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping
Nature respectful recycled carefully packed
Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction
Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping
Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions?
Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!
Seller's Story
Now browse and search through my auctions to find the unexpected!
Over the last 40 years, I have been collecting silver Works of Art. Carefully selecting every single piece that speaks for its rarity, provenance, historical significance, excellent craftsmanship, functional peculiarity and harmonious proportions...
Time has now come to release them back into the market, so that new generations of demanding collectors and individuals that - just like me - love to surround themselves with items with character can enjoy them as much as I did.
I photograph them honestly and describe them to the best of my knowledge.
Good luck to your bids!!!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
240 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
237 Years Old Carving
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28.5 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1789
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