Renaissance Revival Silver-gilt and Enamel Cutlery Set

Code: 10781

This is a complete Renaissance revival cutlery set, dating to the late 19th century. These were likely made in Austria. The exact same set is listed and pictured as late 19th century in two books "From Gothic to Art Deco Cutlery The J. Hollander Collection" and Klaus Marquardt's "Eight Centuries of European Knives, Forks and Spoons"  Sadly in need of restoration.

OBJECT: Cutlery Set

CULTURE: Renaissance Revival / Austrian

DATE: c. 1885

MATERIAL: Silver-gilt, steel, and enamel

SIZE:  189mm x 41mm (spoon) 195mm x 15mm (knife) 198mm x 13mm (fork)

WEIGHT:  46.18 grams (spoon)  38.58 grams (knife)  36.69 grams (fork)

PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Yorkshire