Paper knife - .830 silver, Steel
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Danish paper knife – silver handle, Copenhagen, 20th century
Elegant Danish paper knife, 23 cm long, with a silver handle and a slender, sharply pointed steel blade.
The item stands out for its restrained, classic form. The elongated handle with delicately profiled edges widens toward a rounded end. The polished blade is connected to the handle by a decorative, narrow waisted connector.
On the silver handle are historical Danish assay marks: the characteristic punch of three towers, associated with the Copenhagen silver control system, and an oval monogram, probably the mark of the assay official. The marks indicate silver of a historic Danish fineness, most likely 830/1000.
Condition: original vintage state, with clear signs of use. The surface of the handle shows numerous fine scratches, scuffs, localized discolorations, and natural, darker patina, especially near the junction with the blade. A deeper, noticeable scratch is present on the broadened end of the handle. The steel blade retains its gloss but also has surface scratches and signs of use. The item has not been restored.
Origin: Denmark, Copenhagen
Period: 20th century, probably the 1930s–1950s
Manufacturer: unidentified
Material: silver handle, probably fineness 830, steel blade
Total length: 23 cm
Condition: vintage, with visible signs of use
Danish paper knife – silver handle, Copenhagen, 20th century
Elegant Danish paper knife, 23 cm long, with a silver handle and a slender, sharply pointed steel blade.
The item stands out for its restrained, classic form. The elongated handle with delicately profiled edges widens toward a rounded end. The polished blade is connected to the handle by a decorative, narrow waisted connector.
On the silver handle are historical Danish assay marks: the characteristic punch of three towers, associated with the Copenhagen silver control system, and an oval monogram, probably the mark of the assay official. The marks indicate silver of a historic Danish fineness, most likely 830/1000.
Condition: original vintage state, with clear signs of use. The surface of the handle shows numerous fine scratches, scuffs, localized discolorations, and natural, darker patina, especially near the junction with the blade. A deeper, noticeable scratch is present on the broadened end of the handle. The steel blade retains its gloss but also has surface scratches and signs of use. The item has not been restored.
Origin: Denmark, Copenhagen
Period: 20th century, probably the 1930s–1950s
Manufacturer: unidentified
Material: silver handle, probably fineness 830, steel blade
Total length: 23 cm
Condition: vintage, with visible signs of use
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
.830 silver, Steel
Country of origin
Denmark
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
