A very fine meat carving set by J.M. VAN KEMPEN & Zn with silver handles imitating Shagreen. The steel parts made in Paris Measuring Knife lenght 36.5 cm Fork length 29.5 cm Weighing a combined ca. 372g Hallmarked to the hilts with VK below crescent and Dolphin in triangle for silver below legal grade, silver with parts made of other materials and sometimes mistakenly used on old and foreign objects Therefore the exact silver content is unknown The Dolphin hallmark was used between 1853-1893 The VK hallmark was used between 1858-1924 Condition - The steel parts with some dark blemishes Others very good with marks and wear commensurate with age Please see the photos On accordance with the Catawiki buyers terms lots must be paid within 3 days. Late payments will not be accepted and the lot will be sold to another buyer