Curved Blade Knife – Silver Handle Oriental Goldwork – 18th Century Cutlery

Curved Blade Knife – Oriental Goldsmithing, 18th Century

Superb antique curved blade knife, dating from the 18th century, featuring a finely chiseled silver handle. The richly detailed plant decoration, composed of flowers and fruits, seems to emerge from an elephant's head sculpted at the base of the handle, near the axis of rotation of the blade. This axis is decorated with a stylized daisy, adding an additional touch of finesse to the whole.

The end of the handle is decorated with a mythological animal resembling a heraldic lion, holding a coat of arms. In heraldry, the lion is an emblematic figure representing courage, nobility, royalty and strength. Considered the "king of animals", it symbolizes power and authority, while evoking a strong Judeo-Christian symbolism.

The blade can be adjusted thanks to an openwork silver ring, also stylized. The silver handle is hallmarked on the edge of each side of the blade (see photos).

Condition: Good general condition, with slight oxidation of the blade.

Dimensions:

Length open: 18.4 cm
Length closed: 13.5 cm
Blade width: 2.4 cm

A very beautiful collector's item from the 18th century, a testament to the refinement and know-how of oriental goldsmithing.



- General conditions of sale -

    If possible, Payment should be made (+ or -) 2/3 days after the order.

      1st - 4 - Types of Payment accepted: (+ Transport-packaging costs depending on the area).

(1) - PAYPAL: Simple, Fast, Guarantee and insurance.
(2) - TRANSFER: Iban Bank: BPS FR76 1660 7002 7109 3346 0201 534. (recommend)
(3) - CHECK: Only French: ANTIQUE DEALER David SEGALA  3 Rue Fontanilles Bat f6 48000 MENDE-Occitanie. 
(4) - CASH: Advisor by hand, shipments are always at your own risk, we will not accept any complaints.

       - 5 packaging costs + transport :
(a)  France : € 10
(b)  EU Union, Switzerland : € 15
(c)  Eastern Europe (outside the EU and Switzerland), Norway, Maghreb : € 20
(d)  Africa excluding Maghreb, Canada, United States, Near and Middle East : € 25
(e)  Asia, Oceania, Rest of the World : € 30

       2nd - 2 types of Shipping-Delivery possible:

1st) - By Carriers: DHL, Colissino, Edet... (always with Tracking Number)
         (The packages are always packaged by me (with Care and Overprotection),(possibility on pallet “and or” crate) and entrusted to the carrier at (+ or -) 3/4 working days after payment into my account of the total with costs, Any customs duties requested by the country from the customer upon arrival are due by the buyer.

  2nd) - 3 Possibilities of personal delivery subject to collection in full or payment of Deposit.
         (issue of an essential receipt by return email and must be given upon delivery or collection).

(1) - Welcome you with joy to MENDE in LOZERE-Occitanie-France for a little stroll and collect your property (no fees).

(2) - For Merchants only I am on the Inter-Nations-Professional Bimonthly Unpackings of CIPOLAT-S.A. in Monptellier Parcs des Expositions HALL-B4 STAND-5315/16.  (Items can be collected from my stand 5315/16 before noon) no charge.

(3) - Possibility of possible delivery: by us in France and neighboring countries on request and delivery of movable objects in person, only for important and very fragile pieces. (and according to our availability and payment in full and in advance: price + transport).

         - Possible Discount: Discount granted to the Good customer or for a lot: on request by SMS message: 0680322750 or email:  segala.david.antiquaire48000@orange.fr 

I answer all requests, (Check your MAILS).

                                       Yours sincerely David SEGALA