AUCTION 37 ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

FIVE ITALIAN EXCUSITE ETCHED DESSERT KNIVES, 18TH C.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $800 - $1,100

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A set of five Italian dessert knives with slightly curved single-edged blades with pointy tips etched with scrolling foliage, and human and animal images. Carved handle scales are fastened to the tangs with rivets. Each blade is marked with the maker’s initials "GV" surmounted by a crown.Italy, 18th century.(Ref.# H13204)

Dimensions: L: 10 7/16, (26 cm.)

Condition: Very good with minor pitting to the blades.