3 piece antique 800 silver gilt carving set and serving knife. The handles are marked 800 with maker's mark indicating purity of silver is 80% versus sterling silver which is 925 being 92.5% pure silver. During the time these were made in Europe, almost all of Western Europe used the 800 standard for silver items. This is a beautiful set with mythological dolphins and a trident on each of the handles. The high relief sculptured dolphins are beautifully made. The handles are in mint condition. The gilt on the carving fork and carving knife show some wear but are fully functional and ready to be used at your next banquet. The fancy serving knife has beautiful foliate scroll engraving on one side. The other side is signed by the maker of the blade. Only the handles are silver. The carving knife measures 13 inches long. The carving fork measures 11-1/2 inches long. The serving knife measures 10-1/4 inches long. Gross weight 12-1/2 troy ounces. This is an exquisite set guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72123)

Antique Silver