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Knife and fork in a case
Knife and fork in a case
Date 1610-1620
Period 1600-1750, 17th century
Origin Gemany
Medium silver, niello, Steel, Leather
Dimension 16 cm (6¹/₄ inches)
This set consists of a double-toothed fork and a knife with a rounded tip, the handles of which are made of engraved and nielloed silver, decorated with engravings representing the Nativity and the Annunciation. The case has a silver gilt mounts with floral scrolls, carved on the front side and engraved on the back.
This model, decorated with engravings, is found mainly in the Northern Netherlands, but also in Antwerp. At the time, cutlery was often worn on the belt in a leather case or a small sheath, as is the case here.
This model, decorated with engravings, is found mainly in the Northern Netherlands, but also in Antwerp. At the time, cutlery was often worn on the belt in a leather case or a small sheath, as is the case here.
Date: 1610-1620
Period: 1600-1750, 17th century
Origin: Gemany
Medium: silver, niello, Steel, Leather
Signature: Unmarked
Dimension: 16 cm (6¹/₄ inches)
Literature: Georg Laue, Kostbare bestecke für die kunstkammern europas, 2010, n° 44.
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