Table knife set (12) - Silver - French Silver Knives

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This set of 12 French silver dessert knives has faceted ebony handles, Minerva hallmarks and a total weight of 276 g.

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Set of 12 Antique French Silver Dessert/Fruit Knives – Ebony Handles, Minerva Hallmark, c. 1880–1920

Elegant set of 12 antique French dessert/fruit knives featuring 800 silver blades with Minerva hallmarks, decorative silver collars and beautifully faceted ebony wood handles.

Presented in a fitted original-style case with red velvet lining.

* Origin: France
* Period: Circa 1880–1920
* Silver purity: 000/1000, Minerva hallmark
* Maker’s mark: MB
* Handles: Faceted ebony wood
* Total weight: 276 g
* Individual weight: Approx. 23 g
* Dimensions: 19.5 × 1.5 cm
* Condition: Good antique condition, with natural patina and signs of age and use.

Set of 12 Antique French Silver Dessert/Fruit Knives – Ebony Handles, Minerva Hallmark, c. 1880–1920

Elegant set of 12 antique French dessert/fruit knives featuring 800 silver blades with Minerva hallmarks, decorative silver collars and beautifully faceted ebony wood handles.

Presented in a fitted original-style case with red velvet lining.

* Origin: France
* Period: Circa 1880–1920
* Silver purity: 000/1000, Minerva hallmark
* Maker’s mark: MB
* Handles: Faceted ebony wood
* Total weight: 276 g
* Individual weight: Approx. 23 g
* Dimensions: 19.5 × 1.5 cm
* Condition: Good antique condition, with natural patina and signs of age and use.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
276 g
Title additional information
French Silver Knives
Number of objects
12
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19.5 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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