Items Similar to Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 19
Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s
$1,600per item
£1,221.59per item
€1,411.54per item
CA$2,246.10per item
A$2,503.51per item
CHF 1,313.51per item
MX$30,571.93per item
NOK 16,631.83per item
SEK 15,719.61per item
DKK 10,534.94per item
Quantity
About the Item
An impressive set of twelve early nineteenth century Neoclassical knives and forks with Austrian Empire sterling silver handles and original early 19th century steel blades. Original or appropriate-to-period box included.
The blades stamped with an arrow and the cutler's trade name clearly marked, 'Ridler'. They are 13 loth standard (81.2% silver), with indistinct but just legible city marks and makers mark 'IR', 'JR' or perhaps 'PR'.
The handles are hollow silver with an octagonal profile, in a simple Neoclassical style. Well used over their nearly two hundred year life, they were an inheritance, which, to the best of the heir's knowledge had been in his family since manufacture. The line of succession, whether maternal or paternal, has been lost.
Well worn Austrian silver marks show the Viennese shield and number 13 (for loth silver quality) with city marks and dates indistinct. Carefully magnified examination shows dates around 1830-1838 on those still legible, however this could be debated as they are very well worn.
Three fork handles are later replacements with indistinct or unidentified silver marks but in the same style, well aged and used, but of the same quality. Most tellingly, the cartouche or surround of the city mark is still clearly visible and, when compared to known marks, this shape is only represented in the city marks that of E (Hall), F (Brno) or H (Graz), Austria.
A makers mark 'JR', 'PR' or 'IR' is discernible by comparing the visible parts of the markings on several of the knives.
In addition to this wonderful, storied set of cutlery, the box appears to be original or is at least period appropriate. It certainly has the restrained neoclassical style and quality of construction of the early 19th century. It is made of timber, covered in a fine Morocco leather.
Both sides of the box, lid and base, have reacted to humid conditions by curling back and cannot be fully closed, however, the lovely russet satin and velvet lining are in pretty good condition and make a fitting storage place for the cutlery. Therefore we are selling the box with the cutlery, as is. You may want to consult a book binder or other restorer to have the box brought back to it's former shape and condition.
The steel of the forks and knives is in remarkably good condition considering its age and use. There are signs of sharpening on a stone wheel, probably by a traveling knife sharpener. In many European countries, traveling knife sharpeners were commonly known as "arrotini" (Italian for "sharpeners"), or "moletas" (also Italian, referring to the portable grindstone). In English, they might also be referred to as "itinerant sharpeners" or "knife grinders". In any case, the blades have been kept sharp and ready for use.
The well-used condition of this whole set is a large part of it's charm. It suggests it's been brought out for dinners frequently over the last nearly 200 years. A fork handle has succumbed and been replaced here and there. There are many small dents and dings.
It is a rag-tag collection and why would it not be? After what must be hundreds of meals and many house-moves, in the grander arc of European wars, long sea voyages and the ups and downs of family fortunes, there have been weddings, birthdays, Christmases, graduations, successes and celebrations. All the larger moments of life have been marked by meals with these knives and forks.
We suggest you continue their use and enjoyment, adding your own stories and conversations over wonderful meals with interesting people. These knives and forks have absorbed and exude some of the bonhomie, the geniality, of nearly two hundred years of shared dining. Long may they continue to delight.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1838
- Condition:Replacements made: Three of the forks have replacement handles, all marked, one indecipherable. Handle size varies across the set but all have a cohesive Neoclassical octagonal profile design. Wear consistent with age and use. All the cutlery is well worn, numerous small dents, the box lid curled by humidity, box interior fair/good. NOTE: this is a mixed set, yet of one cohesive style.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2656345174952
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2013
1stDibs seller since 2017
152 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Melbourne, Australia
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllGerald Benney Stainless Cutlery by Viners of Sheffield, British, 1970s
By Gerald Benney
Located in Melbourne, AU
Superb set of 'Fisheaters', i.e. Six knives and six forks designed by Gerald Benney, in original box. The influence of Danish design is very clear, yet these are quintessentially midcentury British in their trim, measured and practical style.
'Gerald Benney CBE (21 April 1930 – 26 June 2008) was a British silver and goldsmith who along with David Mellor...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Candle Holders
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of Art Nouveau or Secessionist WMF 'Britannia metal' (pewter) and silver plate candle holders. Both marked to the interior of the base 'WMFB' and 'OX'. This finish was used be...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
$232 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Franco Bucci Coffee Service ACR Arte Ceramica Romana, 1973
By Franco Bucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Franco Bucci coffee service for six with coffee pot, cups, saucers, sugar and creamer.
We love this service for its bold, elegant, robust Italian design, typical of the 1970s. Curvacious, chunky, innovative, attractive, lovely to use and to hold - it's got it all.
Bucci designed ceramics for high quality manufacture. During the 1970s, he produced this 'budget' household crockery service for mass production which proved very popular. This set can be viewed in the Bucci archive, listed as item 805.
It was produced serially by Arte Ceramica...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Soup Tureens
Materials
Ceramic
$752 Sale Price
48% Off
Six Persian Market Porcelain Dinner Plates Gilt Portrait Nasr Al Din Shah Qajar
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in Melbourne, AU
A set of six dinner plates, bearing commemorative portraits of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. The whole hand-painted with a traditional pattern of leaves, flowers...
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Late Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chrome and Glass Coffee Tables Belgo Chrome Belgochrom circa 1978
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Melbourne, AU
Two available. Price per item.
Belgo chrome and smoke glass tables dating from the late 1970s. We love their beautifully balanced propor...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$960 Sale Price / item
36% Off
Persian Market Porcelain Platter Portrait Nasr Al Din Shah Qajar 20th C
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large platter, bearing a single, central commemorative portrait of Naser al din Shah Qajar, the portrait facing slightly to the left (see companion platte...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Late Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
You May Also Like
Austrian 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Massive 146 Pieces, Beautiful
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful vintage Austrian 800 silver flatware set, massive 146 pieces including many unusual place pieces & servers.
This set includes:
• 12 knives, 9"
•12 forks, 7 1/8"
•12 teaspoons, 5 5/8"
•12 place soup spoons large, 8 3/8"
•12 demitasse spoons, 3 7/8"
•1 gravy ladle, 7 5/8"
•1 gravy ladle long with deep bowl, 8"
•1 serving spoon shovel, 9 1/4"
•1 serving spoon large, 9 5/8"
•1 sauce ladle spout on one side, 4 3/4"
•2 gold washed salad serving forks, 9"
•1 gold washed berry spoon, 8 1/2"
•12 gold washed egg spoons, 4"
•12 all sterling fish forks, 8 1/8"
•1 fish server pierced, 11 1/4"
•1 fish serving fork, 8 1/2"
•12 all sterling fruit forks, 6 1/2"
•11 all sterling fruit knives...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice set of solid silver and horn cutlery for six persons, by famous silversmith Nicolaj Brandt, Horsens, Denmark, 1787-1813.
Category
Antique Early 1800s Danish Empire Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,550 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Free Shipping
Antique Austrian Set dessert Forks and Knives solid Coin Silver Steel
Located in SE
Antique dessert set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in Green textile poach. This set was made in Austrian-Hungarian Emp...
Category
Antique 1850s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Steel
Art Deco Vienna Austria 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 165 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb highest quality Art Deco Vienna Austria 800 silver flatware service - 165 pieces. This set includes:
10 dinner size knives, 10"
10 dinner size forks, heavy, 8 3/8" (impressi...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Set of 24 Sheffield Sterling Silver Forks and Knives
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful set of 24 Sheffield forks and knives with electroplated nickel silver blades/tines, and hallmarked sterling silver handles. Each upper is h...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Old Italian 800 Silver Flatware Dinner Set for 12 Service 101 Pieces, Italy
Located in Big Bend, WI
This superb 101 piece dinner size 800 silver old Italian (Italy) set is highest Italian quality, large and heavy and includes:
12 dinner size knives, 10".
24 dinner forks, 8 1/4".
1...
Category
20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
More Ways To Browse
Silver Storage Box
Stone Wheel
Lost Profile
Austrian Christmas
Antique Grinder
Morocco Silver Box
Curling Stones Used
Used Furniture Grand Forks
Stone Grinder
Antique Sharpener
Italian Sterling Silver Cutlery
Antique Knife Sharpener
Antique Sharpening Wheel
Antique Grindstone
Silver Condiment Server
Silver Flatware Storage Chest On Legs
Tiffany Fruit Spoon
Used Noritake China