Fruit knife (12) - .800 silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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A vintage Italian set of 12 fruit/dessert knives with 800 silver shell handles and a green felt roll storage case, blades marked INOSSIDABILE stainless steel, each knife about 19 cm long and weighing 91 g, dating from 1960–1970 with signs of use and patina.
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Lot of 12 vintage fruit/dessert knives with 800 silver handles and a roll-up case.
As per classic Italian construction:
- Stainless steel blade with engraving "INOSSIDABILE" - NOT silver
- Handle in 800-silver shell stamped (stamp 800 + maker's mark + shell clearly visible in the photos). Only the handle coating is silver.
Real conditions as seen in the photos - vintage used item to be cleaned
- Handles: there are dark tarnish and a patina typical of 800-silver not polished for some time (see photos). Intact, not dented, need polishing.
- Blades: overall shiny but on some pieces there are superficial oxidation spots (see blade detail photo). Does not affect use, but should be noted.
- Complete set: 12 identical pieces, coordinated, length approx. 19 cm, 91 g each.
- Case: green anti-oxidation felt roll (handmade, not factory original case), functional for storage, with signs of use. See last 2 photos.
I am selling as shown, in the condition it is in, ideal for someone who wants a restoration/polishing service or for recovering the 800 silver in the handle. No claim of a new item.
Photos: I’ve highlighted the defects (tarnish and specks) — please look carefully at all the photos.
Lot of 12 vintage fruit/dessert knives with 800 silver handles and a roll-up case.
As per classic Italian construction:
- Stainless steel blade with engraving "INOSSIDABILE" - NOT silver
- Handle in 800-silver shell stamped (stamp 800 + maker's mark + shell clearly visible in the photos). Only the handle coating is silver.
Real conditions as seen in the photos - vintage used item to be cleaned
- Handles: there are dark tarnish and a patina typical of 800-silver not polished for some time (see photos). Intact, not dented, need polishing.
- Blades: overall shiny but on some pieces there are superficial oxidation spots (see blade detail photo). Does not affect use, but should be noted.
- Complete set: 12 identical pieces, coordinated, length approx. 19 cm, 91 g each.
- Case: green anti-oxidation felt roll (handmade, not factory original case), functional for storage, with signs of use. See last 2 photos.
I am selling as shown, in the condition it is in, ideal for someone who wants a restoration/polishing service or for recovering the 800 silver in the handle. No claim of a new item.
Photos: I’ve highlighted the defects (tarnish and specks) — please look carefully 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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