2033/​229

Augsburg silver-gilt fruit cutlery with handles of ivory, comprising six forks, six knives, six spoons and one small serving knife/spade. Various maker's, primarily Johan Georg Kröner and Balthasar Friedrich Stenglin's Workshop. First third of the 19th century. L. 17.5–19.5 cm. Fitted red maroquin box with gilt design.

Provenance: Descendants of King Frederik VIII of Denmark.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Ivory yellowed and with cracks. Three knives with defect blade/handle mounts. One fork missing the handle silver end-piece, one fork with loose tine-head/handle mount, some tines askew. Box with defect lock-fitting, key not included.

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Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 10 August 2020

Category

Silver ▸ Silver

Estimate

3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,550 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
1,550 DKK
1,500 DKK