6 Napoleon III fruit knives, vermeil blade, ivory handle - circa 1870

Reference: 5565

Price 180 €

Status AVAILABLE

Condition Excellent

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Set of 6 fruit knives, Napoleon III production circa 1870, beautiful model with vermeil blades (sterling silver covered with fine gold) and carefully carved ivory handles bearing a DB monogram.

The vermeil blades make our beautiful knives a rare thing to find : vermeil is usually associated with mother-of-pearl rather than ivory.

Each blade bears the French hallmark Minerva 1st standard (.950 purity silver) as well as a silversmith's stamp.

The set is in excellent condition. No missing parts, intact ivory (no cracks), no deformation.

Length : 19.7cm

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