"Art Nouveau. Twelve Shellfish Knives In Silver And Gilt Metal. France Circa 1900"
Set of twelve shellfish knives, filled silver handles and gilt metal blades with two sharp parts. The end of each knife is fork-shaped with curved and pointed tips. The handles are decorated with stems and flower buds. France, circa 1900. Minerva hallmarks 950/1000. Master goldsmith's hallmark: winged cherub's head with the name of the goldsmith below. Length: 17 cm Blade width: 1.4 cm Weight: 335 g The set is presented in its original box. In perfect condition, without shocks or restorations, traces of use are minimal. Some spots of natural oxidation on the blades due to age are to be noted. 
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