Lot 6010

An Ottoman-Greek nielloed silver set of cutlery, circa 1700

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Description

Two-piece cutlery set, the knife with a slender single-edged blade, slender two-pronged fork. Heavy silver handles with stylised bird head pommels. Finely carved and nielloed décor, on the underside of either handle the signature of a Greek silversmith. Wood scabbard with heavy silver coating. Richly embossed and nielloed flower decoration, the locket missing. Lateral movable suspension ring. Length 30.5 cm.

Provenance: Aus alter Wiener Privatsammlung.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 6001 - 6459. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 as well as Nov 15-16 and Nov 18, 2024 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.