Dinner knives (11) - .950 silver - France - Early 20th century
Splendide set of 11 knives with silver handles, Minerva’s head 1st grade hallmark (‘1’ on the forehead) and steel blades Neoclassical decoration depicting a topless woman holding a sceptre adorned with a vine with grape clusters, herself standig on a laurel wreath in which there are monograms sitting on a bird with outstretched wings. Extremely fine details High quality work. Length: 25 cm - Total weight: 680 g Handles in good condition - blades slightly pitted, not detracting in any way from the beauty of these knives.
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Splendide set of 11 knives with silver handles, Minerva’s head 1st grade hallmark (‘1’ on the forehead) and steel blades Neoclassical decoration depicting a topless woman holding a sceptre adorned with a vine with grape clusters, herself standig on a laurel wreath in which there are monograms sitting on a bird with outstretched wings. Extremely fine details High quality work. Length: 25 cm - Total weight: 680 g Handles in good condition - blades slightly pitted, not detracting in any way from the beauty of these knives.
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