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Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands
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Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

19th century
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Description

We are delighted to offer this beautiful set of solid silver gilt 19th-century Dutch knives made in the Southern Netherlands c.1840.

This set features a most wonderful and ornate mother of pearl handle and solid silver gilt design which glistens majestically under lighting (or even better, with candle light).

Each blade, cartouche and terminal features a fully gilt surface (gold on top of solid silver) which not only serves an aesthetic purpose but prevents the silver from tarnishing and protects the surface.

The contrast between the rich gold tone on the silver and the bright MOP white/iridescent colour makes it particularly delightful and adds an accented aesthetic no matter the setting, whether be it a part of a collection or on top of a dining table.

Whilst classically elegant and timeless in design, this set can also be practically used in the modern day, on its own or with accompanying antique wares which most certainly elevates the ambience of an interior.

The blades of the knives are marked with small 19th C Dutch hallmarks that were used in the Southern Netherlands between 1814-1842 (present day Belgium,Luxembourg & Maastricht).

*All images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title items only.

SIZE

Size (cm) L:20cm

Size (inches) L:7.87

Weight: 204 grams total (6.55 Troy oz)

CONDITION

Good Condition - The set is in good antique condition with no major damage issues. Some slight surface wear as expected with age is present on some of the gilding however is in overall very good condition. One cartouche appears to have been replaced at one point.

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

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*All parcels are insured - all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty, are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated these Silver Gilt Fruit Knives to the 19th Century.

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Description
We are delighted to offer this beautiful set of solid silver gilt 19th-century Dutch knives made in the Southern Netherlands c.1840.
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This set features a most wonderful and ornate mother of pearl handle and solid silver gilt design which glistens majestically under lighting (or even better, with candle light).
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fig 1. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

Each blade, cartouche and terminal features a fully gilt surface (gold on top of solid silver) which not only serves an aesthetic purpose but prevents the silver from tarnishing and protects the surface.

fig 2. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 2. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

The contrast between the rich gold tone on the silver and the bright MOP white/iridescent colour makes it particularly delightful and adds an accented aesthetic no matter the setting, whether be it a part of a collection or on top of a dining table.

fig 3. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 3. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

Whilst classically elegant and timeless in design, this set can also be practically used in the modern day, on its own or with accompanying antique wares which most certainly elevates the ambience of an interior.

fig 4. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 4. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

The blades of the knives are marked with small 19th C Dutch hallmarks that were used in the Southern Netherlands between 1814-1842 (present day Belgium,Luxembourg & Maastricht).

All images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title items only.

fig 5. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 5. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

SIZE

Size (cm) L:20cm

Size (inches) L:7.87

Weight: 204 grams total (6.55 Troy oz)

CONDITION

Good Condition - The set is in good antique condition with no major damage issues. Some slight surface wear as expected with age is present on some of the gilding however is in overall very good condition. One cartouche appears to have been replaced at one point.

fig 6. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 6. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

fig 7. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 7. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

FREE SHIPPING

Artisan Antiques offers a Global Free Shipping Service with discreet packaging and delivery. We will always ensure you receive the item and see the delivery through to the end.

All parcels are insured - all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty, are covered by Artisan Antiques.

fig 8. A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
fig 8. Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/southern Netherlands

Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated these Silver Gilt Fruit Knives to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1029200
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A set of six 19th-century fruit knives featuring silver-gilt blades and mother-of-pearl handles inlaid with small shield motifs.
Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch/Southern Netherlands
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Silver gilt fruit knives are specialised dessert utensils crafted from silver coated in a thin layer of gold, designed to resist corrosion from acidic fruit juices during formal nineteenth-century dining.

Dessert and fruit knives were traditionally constructed with solid silver or silver-gilt blades combined with organic handle materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or tortoiseshell.

Authentic pieces feature official maker marks and purity hallmarks stamped into the metal blades or ferrules, along with characteristic hand-finished gold gilding and fitted mother-of-pearl inlay.

These items can be displayed inside decorative glass vitrines, presented on a velvet-lined tray upon a sideboard, or incorporated into formal dinner table settings.

Clean gently by hand using mild soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding submersing the mother-of-pearl handles or using abrasive polish that could wear away the gold layer.
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