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Fabulous Cased Set of Twelve Silver Plated French Small Knives with Ebony Handles and Steel Blades, Paris Circa 1890
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Fabulous Cased Set of Twelve Silver Plated French Small Knives with Ebony Handles and Steel Blades, Paris Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 17 October 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a very elegant and complete cased set of small dessert of cheeses knives for twelve. The ebony handles mounted with a pretty silver plated ferrule, the steel blades engraved with the particulars of knife maker and town of origin "PARIS". Please see the matching set of table knives.

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches

Condition:

Very good.

Wooden handles in very good condition.

Silver plated ferrules in very good condition.

Steel blades in very good condition.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £11 Special delivery

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Antique French Dessert Knives to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA942469
Dealers Internal Reference
NOV86
Description
This is a very elegant and complete cased set of small dessert of cheeses knives for twelve.
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The ebony handles mounted with a pretty silver plated ferrule, the steel blades engraved with the particulars of knife maker and town of origin "PARIS".
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Please see the matching set of table knives.

fig 1. Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row.
fig 1. Fabulous Cased Set of Twelve Silver Plated French Small Knives with Ebony Handles and Steel Blades, Paris Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches

Condition:

Very good.

Wooden handles in very good condition.

Silver plated ferrules in very good condition.

Steel blades in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row.
fig 2. Fabulous Cased Set of Twelve Silver Plated French Small Knives with Ebony Handles and Steel Blades, Paris Circa 1890

Postage UK: £11 Special delivery

No overseas Postage .

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Antique French Dessert Knives to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA942469
Dealers Internal Ref
NOV86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Cased Set of Twelve Silver Plated French Small Knives with Ebony Handles and Steel Blades, Paris Circa 1890

Archive II Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row. View II
Archive III Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row. View III
Archive IV Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row. View IV
Archive V Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row. View V
Archive VI Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 2,224
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Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row.
FABULOUS CASED SET OF TWELVE SILVER PLATED FRENCH SMALL KNIVES WITH EBONY HANDLES AND STEEL BLADES, PARIS CIRCA 1890
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Twelve antique French dessert knives with dark ebony handles, silver-plated collars, and steel blades arranged in a row.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialEbony, Silver Plate, Steel
  • ColourDark Brown and Silver
  • MotifsEngraved silver ferrules, Contoured ebony handles, Rounded steel blades
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Late 19th-century French cutlery often combined utility with refined craftsmanship, frequently incorporating exotic woods like ebony and plated silver mounts for formal dining.

These pieces typically featured carbon steel blades, silver-plated ferrules or collars, and handles fashioned from dense hardwoods such as ebony or bone.

Authenticity is usually verified through makers marks or hallmarks on the silver-plated components, the patina of the carbon steel blades, and the dense grain of the ebony handles.

They add a layer of historic contrast and tactile texture when mixed with modern minimalist white porcelain and polished glassware.

They should be washed by hand in warm soapy water, dried immediately to prevent tarnish or rust, and stored in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment.
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