Manufacturer: Stahl-Bronce
Location of Manufacture: Germany
Period of Manufacture: late 19th Century
Period: Victorian
Length of Knives: 6 1/2"
Dimensions of Set: 11"(h) x 9"(w) x 5"(d)
Weight of Set: 2 pounds 5 ounces

For your consideration is a Victorian-era "Stahl-Bronce" German bronze and mother of pearl fruit knife set in carrier. The knives have nice weight and the mother of pearl handles are in excellent condition and almost luminous. The ornate gilt metal carrier is outfitted with (2) porcelain plaques depicting apples in relief and associated foliage. This porcelain plaque design is also seen in the base of the stand. No markings noted on porcelain elements, but each knife is marked "Stahl-Bronce" on its blade.

Provenance: From a private collection in Covington, Louisiana.

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Knives are in excellent condition with no breaks, missing pieces or repairs. Blades are sharp but may need to be sharpened to your liking. Two large oval porcelain placards are in excellent shape with no damage, breaks, chips, loss of decoration or repair. Porcelain base has old professional repair that is difficult to see from top view. Please see all images for more information on condition.

11 x 9 x 5 in

37 oz