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Exceptional Set of Twelve Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Fish Knives, circa 1900

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An exceptionally fine set of twelve Art Nouveau Period silver-gilt fish knives, all having richly cast and hand chased rocaille silver handles & blades with conforming scrolled and stippled detail, exhibiting a lustrous gilded surface overall. Each bearing impressed silver marks (.800 fine), together with maker’s marks for Koch & Bergfeld and retail marks for Gebruder Somme. Combined weight of 435 grams (13.98 troy ounces). Koch & Bergfeld of Bremen have been in production since 1829 and are recognized worldwide as one of the leading manufacturers of luxury silverware throughout Europe. Referenced in ‘Art Nouveau & Art Deco Silver’ by Annelies Krekle-Aalberse.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All twelve pieces are in extremely good condition with very minor surface wear consistent with their age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU272838264903
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