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Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives

$1,350per set
£1,015.09per set
€1,178.77per set
CA$1,885.25per set
A$2,090.88per set
CHF 1,098.03per set
MX$25,677.47per set
NOK 13,899.98per set
SEK 13,107.86per set
DKK 8,794.90per set
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A complete set of 12 mother of pearl knives. A real rarity in the full dinner knife size. Each with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules. These knives are simply well crafted and of exceptionally good quality. They are amongst the finest mother of pearl flatware that we've handled. Monogramed to the blade with an Aesthetic Movement period block letter monogram. All in all, simply a terrific set of knives! Date: Late 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some edge wear throughout and some silver loss in the blades. Otherwise there is some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Engraved: To the blades with a monogram Marks: Marked Sterling the the silver ferrules for silver fineness. Measurements: Length: ca. 9 5/8 in. Width: ca. 7/8 in. Depth: ca. 5/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    730 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)Depth: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Length: 9.63 in (244.61 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some edge wear throughout and some silver loss in the blades. Otherwise there is some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV HO X211stDibs: LU849319561312

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