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Silver Fruit Knives

Pair of Antique French Silver Gilt Fruit Knives, Mother of Pearl Handle, Paris
Pair of Antique French Silver Gilt Fruit Knives, Mother of Pearl Handle, Paris

Pair of Antique French Silver Gilt Fruit Knives, Mother of Pearl Handle, Paris

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of antique French silver gilt fruit knives with mother of pearl handle, Paris 1820 This exquisite pair of early 19th century silver fruit knives is mounted with mother of pea...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Collection of 11 Sterling Fruit Knives, 1860-1890
Collection of 11 Sterling Fruit Knives, 1860-1890

Collection of 11 Sterling Fruit Knives, 1860-1890

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

In England silver fruit knives flourished after the silver assay offices opened in Sheffield and Birmingham in 1773.

Category

Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey
Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey

Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey

By Allen & Darwin Silver 1, Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique cased sterling silver fruit/dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield & retailed by Asprey London, dated 1902.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen. Three fruit knives in sterling silver. "Fuchsia" pattern.
Georg Jensen. Three fruit knives in sterling silver. "Fuchsia" pattern.

Georg Jensen. Three fruit knives in sterling silver. "Fuchsia" pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen, set of three fruit knives Fuchsia. Set of three fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver in the Fuchsia pattern from Georg Jensen.

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

English Sterling Silver Handled Aesthetic Movement Fruit Knives, Set of Six
English Sterling Silver Handled Aesthetic Movement Fruit Knives, Set of Six

English Sterling Silver Handled Aesthetic Movement Fruit Knives, Set of Six

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six, English Aesthetic Movement sterling silver handled fruit knives. The pointed blades have a serrate edge.

Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Fruit Plate with Six Knives
Fruit Plate with Six Knives

Fruit Plate with Six Knives

$236Sale Price|33% Off

Fruit Plate with Six Knives

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Wien, Au

Fruit plate with six knives in the style of Auböck (Price is including the knives) Original condition.  

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen. Two 'Fuchsia' fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Georg Jensen. Two 'Fuchsia' fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Georg Jensen. Two 'Fuchsia' fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen, two fruit knives, Fuchsia. Two fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver in the Fuchsia pattern from Georg Jensen.

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Walker & Hall, Sheffield, English Aesthetic Silver Plate Fruit Knives, S/4
Walker & Hall, Sheffield, English Aesthetic Silver Plate Fruit Knives, S/4

Walker & Hall, Sheffield, English Aesthetic Silver Plate Fruit Knives, S/4

By Walker & Hall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four silver plate Aesthetic Movement fruit or dessert knives, showing the hallmarks for Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Evald Nielsen. Set of six fruit knives in silver and stainless steel, 1930s
Evald Nielsen. Set of six fruit knives in silver and stainless steel, 1930s

Evald Nielsen. Set of six fruit knives in silver and stainless steel, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen fruit knives, set of six. Model number 14. Elegant fruit knives in 830 silver and stainless steel.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver

Georg Jensen. Set of four fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver.
Georg Jensen. Set of four fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver.

Georg Jensen. Set of four fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen, set of four fruit knives, Old Danish. Set of four fruit knives in stainless steel and sterling silver with handles in the Old Danish pattern.

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen. Set of four fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Evald Nielsen. Set of four fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Evald Nielsen. Set of four fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen, set of four fruit knives. Elegant fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel with a classic softly rounded handle and plain blade.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Evald Nielsen. Set of four fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Evald Nielsen. Set of four fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Evald Nielsen. Set of four fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen, set of four fruit knives. Elegant fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel with a classic softly rounded handle and plain blade.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Scandinavian fruit knives and holder around 1950s
Scandinavian fruit knives and holder around 1950s

Scandinavian fruit knives and holder around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Scandinavian fruit knives around 1960s Wood and metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four
Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four

Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four

By Landers, Frary & Clark 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Landers, Frary & Clark – Aetna Works, founded in New Britain, Connecticut, 1866, a set of four fruit and cheese knives. Mother of pearl handles are joined to plated blades b...

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Fruit Knives with Bakelite Stand by Otto Hammesfahr
Fruit Knives with Bakelite Stand by Otto Hammesfahr

Fruit Knives with Bakelite Stand by Otto Hammesfahr

By Bestecke Solingen

Located in Wien, Au

Fruit knives with stand by Otto Hammesfahr. Original condition. Six pieces of knives one stand.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original Early Signed Auböck Stainless Picnic or Fruit Knives (2)
Original Early Signed Auböck Stainless Picnic or Fruit Knives (2)

Original Early Signed Auböck Stainless Picnic or Fruit Knives (2)

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

These two knives were made by Carl Aubock - designer/manufacturer. They have a marking on the blade. They are made of stainless steel (also visible on the blade) and walnut wood, as...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Agate Handled Sterling Fruit Knives & Forks
Two Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Agate Handled Sterling Fruit Knives & Forks

Two Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Agate Handled Sterling Fruit Knives & Forks

By Robb & Whittet

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Both pairs of these handsome agate handled fruit knives & forks are fitted with sterling silver blades & tines, all bearing Edinburgh hallmarks with date letter for 1848 and ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Tableware

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck
Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck

Set of Six Horn and Nutwood Fruit Knives by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a set of five fruit knives with a round display block. The block is made from nutwood and cork. The knives are made from stainless steel and the handles are made from bea...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage MCM Set of 6 Cherry Wood & Steel Fruit Knives by Our Own Import Inc
Vintage MCM Set of 6 Cherry Wood & Steel Fruit Knives by Our Own Import Inc

Vintage MCM Set of 6 Cherry Wood & Steel Fruit Knives by Our Own Import Inc

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage MCM Set of 6 Cherry Wood & Steel Fruit Knives by Our Own Import Inc., circa 1960s. A refined example of Mid-Century Modern tableware, this set of six eversharp fruit knives b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces

Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Nine dessert forks, 5 3/4". Six fruit knives, with silver plated blades, 6 3/4".

Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Set of Six Mother of Pearl and Silver Bladed Fruit Knives
Set of Six Mother of Pearl and Silver Bladed Fruit Knives

Set of Six Mother of Pearl and Silver Bladed Fruit Knives

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 6.75 in D 0.5 in

Set of Six Mother of Pearl and Silver Bladed Fruit Knives

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice set of six English cased mother-of-pearl handled and silver bladed fruit knives with engraved decoration to the top of the blades.

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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Tableware

Materials

Silver

34 Silver and Mother-of-Pearl French  Fruit Knives in Original Stamped Box Paris
34 Silver and Mother-of-Pearl French  Fruit Knives in Original Stamped Box Paris

34 Silver and Mother-of-Pearl French Fruit Knives in Original Stamped Box Paris

By Merite

Located in Savannah, GA

34 silver and mother-of-pearl French fruit or tea knives in original box. 17 blades are incised with a floral pattern above the silver collar and 17 blades are plain.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fruit Bowl with Knives by Carl Auböck
Fruit Bowl with Knives by Carl Auböck

Fruit Bowl with Knives by Carl Auböck

Unavailable

H 6.7 in Dm 10.83 in

Fruit Bowl with Knives by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Fruit Bowl with Six Knifes No. 4040 Designed mid 1950´s by Carl Auböck. turned Nutwood bowl, cork, rattan and stainless steel. Ø 27,5 cm, h 17 cm / Ø 10,83 in, h 6,69 in knives l: 1...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set Of 12 Sterling-handled  Fruit Knives With Florida Motifs
Set Of 12 Sterling-handled  Fruit Knives With Florida Motifs

Set Of 12 Sterling-handled Fruit Knives With Florida Motifs

By Greenleaf and Crosby

Located in Southampton, NY

Serated blades with sterling handles. Repousse ornament palmetto leaves, fruit trees, alligators, state of Florida motifs.

Category

20th Century American Tableware

Antique German Art Deco Period 6 Matching Fruit Knives in a Amber Bakelite Stand
Antique German Art Deco Period 6 Matching Fruit Knives in a Amber Bakelite Stand

Antique German Art Deco Period 6 Matching Fruit Knives in a Amber Bakelite Stand

Located in GB

A very stylish set of Art Deco fruit knives housed in a amber bakelite stand with a black knob for lifting. The six matching knives also have amber bakelite handles with simulated bu...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Steel

800 Silver Cutlery Set 84 Pieces
800 Silver Cutlery Set 84 Pieces

800 Silver Cutlery Set 84 Pieces

Located in Palermo, IT

I specify that the blades are made of steel and the handle is coated with 30 grams of silver)12 fruit knives (each measuring 21 cm. I specify that the blades are in steel and the han...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Early Victorian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Cased Silver Plated Dessert Set, Sheffield, 1904
Edwardian Cased Silver Plated Dessert Set, Sheffield, 1904

Edwardian Cased Silver Plated Dessert Set, Sheffield, 1904

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A wonderful English Edwardian cased silver plated 12 + 12 dessert set with two silver plated fruit serving spoons.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Antique French Sterling Silver 54 Piece Table Knife Set Armorial
Antique French Sterling Silver 54 Piece Table Knife Set Armorial

Antique French Sterling Silver 54 Piece Table Knife Set Armorial

Located in San Marcos, CA

Set is comprised of: 18 large dinner knives, steel blades, 9 7/8" long 18 entremet dinner knives, steel blades, 8 3/8" long 18 dessert & fruit knives, sterling silver blades, ...

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French Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco German Bakelite Fruit Knife Set Holder and Knives
Art Deco German Bakelite Fruit Knife Set Holder and Knives

Art Deco German Bakelite Fruit Knife Set Holder and Knives

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco German bakelite fruit knife set, of 6, with fantastic translucent red bakelite handles spliced with orange, on the original geometric bakelite stand in white and brown Bakel...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco German Silver Plate Fruit Knives in Stand Holder
Art Deco German Silver Plate Fruit Knives in Stand Holder

Art Deco German Silver Plate Fruit Knives in Stand Holder

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 0.79 in

Art Deco German Silver Plate Fruit Knives in Stand Holder

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco German six fruit knife set, silver plate handles, each Hallmarked “90” within a circle, being the heaviest quality silver plate standard; with “ROSTFREI” impressed to each b...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tableware

Set of 11 Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Fruit Knives
Set of 11 Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Fruit Knives

Set of 11 Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Fruit Knives

Located in København, Copenhagen

Set of 11 Georg Jensen Pyramid sterling silver fruit knives in all sterling silver. 11 pieces.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900
Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique and rare English mahogany boxed set of twelve sterling silver fruit knives and twelve sterling silver fruit forks, with hallmarks for Sheffield 1900 and t...

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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Danish Silver 830, 3 Fruit Knives, circa 1930
Danish Silver 830, 3 Fruit Knives, circa 1930

Danish Silver 830, 3 Fruit Knives, circa 1930

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danish silver 830. 3 fruit knives, circa 1930. In very good condition.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Tableware

"Acorn" Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Two Fruit Knives
"Acorn" Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Two Fruit Knives

"Acorn" Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Two Fruit Knives

Located in København, Copenhagen

"Acorn" silver cutlery Georg Jensen two fruit knives. Measures: Length 16.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Three Fruit Knives in Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Three Fruit Knives in Silver

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Three Fruit Knives in Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen number 6, three fruit knives in silver. Measures 17.5 cm. Stamped.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Four Evald Nielsen Number 14 Fruit Knives in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Four Evald Nielsen Number 14 Fruit Knives in Hammered Silver, 1920s

Four Evald Nielsen Number 14 Fruit Knives in Hammered Silver, 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four Evald Nielsen number 14 fruit knives in hammered silver, 1920s. Measure: Length: 16.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Tableware

Materials

Silver

Six "Old Danish" Fruit Knives in All Silver 830, Dated 1920s
Six "Old Danish" Fruit Knives in All Silver 830, Dated 1920s

Six "Old Danish" Fruit Knives in All Silver 830, Dated 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Six "Old Danish" fruit knives in all silver 830. Dated 1920s. Measures: 17 cm.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Silver Cutlery, Five Fruit Knives. Dated 1933-1944
Georg Jensen Pyramid Silver Cutlery, Five Fruit Knives. Dated 1933-1944

Georg Jensen Pyramid Silver Cutlery, Five Fruit Knives. Dated 1933-1944

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Pyramid silver cutlery. Five fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Caravel Fruit Knife in Sterling Silver, 2 Knives Available
Georg Jensen Caravel Fruit Knife in Sterling Silver, 2 Knives Available

Georg Jensen Caravel Fruit Knife in Sterling Silver, 2 Knives Available

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Caravel fruit knife in sterling silver and stainless steel. 2 knives are available.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

5 Early Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver, Five Fruit Knives
5 Early Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver, Five Fruit Knives

5 Early Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver, Five Fruit Knives

Located in København, Copenhagen

5 Early Georg Jensen Acanthus sterling silver, five fruit knives. Measures 17 cm. Stamped.

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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Karl Almgren, Sweden, Four Fruit Knives in Silver 830 and Stainless Steel
Karl Almgren, Sweden, Four Fruit Knives in Silver 830 and Stainless Steel

Karl Almgren, Sweden, Four Fruit Knives in Silver 830 and Stainless Steel

Located in København, Copenhagen

Karl Almgren, Sweden. Four fruit knives in silver 830 and stainless steel. Dated 1931.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Tableware

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs strling Silver Fruit Forks & Knives, 1892
Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs strling Silver Fruit Forks & Knives, 1892

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs strling Silver Fruit Forks & Knives, 1892

By Edward Hutton

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique and rare English walnut boxed set of twelve pairs of sterling silver fruit forks and knives, with hallmarks for London, 1892 and the makers mark of the re...

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs sterling Silver Fruit Forks & Knives, 1892
Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs sterling Silver Fruit Forks & Knives, 1892

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs sterling Silver Fruit Forks & Knives, 1892

By Edward Hutton

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique and rare English walnut boxed set of twelve pairs of sterling silver fruit forks and knives, with hallmarks for London, 1892 and the makers mark of the re...

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks
Silver Plate and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks

Silver Plate and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks

By Hammond, Creake & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning cased set of six fruit or desert knives and forks mad from Sheffield silver plate and mother-of-pearl with exquisitely decorated terminals and ferrules.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Six fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Six fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Six fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Six fruit knives in sterling silver with stainless steel blade.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

Five Georg Jensen Acorn Fruit Knives in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel
Five Georg Jensen Acorn Fruit Knives in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel

Five Georg Jensen Acorn Fruit Knives in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel

Located in København, Copenhagen

Five Georg Jensen Acorn fruit knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Two Fruit or Butter Knives in Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 6, Two Fruit or Butter Knives in Silver

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Two Fruit or Butter Knives in Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen number 6, two fruit/butter knives in silver. Measures 17.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Carl Auböck Fruit Knives as Sculpture
Carl Auböck Fruit Knives as Sculpture

Carl Auböck Fruit Knives as Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

Set of fruit knives in a Walnut holder by the great Viennese master and his workshop.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Steel

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Silver Fruit Knives For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of silver fruit knives available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and shell, all silver fruit knives available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of silver fruit knives available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Silver fruit knives bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Silver fruit knives have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, Landers, Frary & Clark and A. Beardshaw & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Silver Fruit Knives?

Prices for silver fruit knives start at $200 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $725.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

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