Cutlery set - .800 silver






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A Portuguese three-piece children’s cutlery set comprising a spoon, fork and knife, with ornamented .800 silver handles, stainless-steel parts and its original case.
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3-Piece Children's Cutlery Set in Portuguese 800 Silver - Spoon, Fork and Knife with Ornate Handles - With Original Case
Children's 3-piece cutlery set in Portuguese 800 silver, consisting of a spoon, fork and knife.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
- Material: Handles in hallmarked 800 silver (visible hallmark on the ferrule - see photos); blades and fork in stainless steel.
- Decoration: Richly ornamented handles with fluting, beading and a foliate motif with an oval cartouche, typical of Portuguese silversmithing from the mid-20th century.
- Mark: 800 hallmark on the joint ferrule (photo 3).
- Presentation: Comes in its original blue velvet case, in good condition.
MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT:
- Total weight of the 3 pieces of cutlery: 80g (according to the scale)
- Weight with case: 273g (photo)
- Approximate silver weight: 20-30g
- Length: approx. 15-16cm each piece
CONDITION:
Very good condition, with slight signs of use consistent with age and no dents. Ready to give as a gift. Professionally cleaned, not excessively polished in order to preserve the hallmarks.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.
Ideal as a christening gift, for a collection of Portuguese silver or as part of a baby's layette.
3-Piece Children's Cutlery Set in Portuguese 800 Silver - Spoon, Fork and Knife with Ornate Handles - With Original Case
Children's 3-piece cutlery set in Portuguese 800 silver, consisting of a spoon, fork and knife.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
- Material: Handles in hallmarked 800 silver (visible hallmark on the ferrule - see photos); blades and fork in stainless steel.
- Decoration: Richly ornamented handles with fluting, beading and a foliate motif with an oval cartouche, typical of Portuguese silversmithing from the mid-20th century.
- Mark: 800 hallmark on the joint ferrule (photo 3).
- Presentation: Comes in its original blue velvet case, in good condition.
MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHT:
- Total weight of the 3 pieces of cutlery: 80g (according to the scale)
- Weight with case: 273g (photo)
- Approximate silver weight: 20-30g
- Length: approx. 15-16cm each piece
CONDITION:
Very good condition, with slight signs of use consistent with age and no dents. Ready to give as a gift. Professionally cleaned, not excessively polished in order to preserve the hallmarks.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.
Ideal as a christening gift, for a collection of Portuguese silver or as part of a baby's layette.
