| Thiers Rare French Silver & Ebony Dinner Knife Set 12 Pc, Art Nouveau, Box |
Hand crafted, there knives made in Thiers, capital of cutlery. The know-how of Thiers cutlers draws its source from a tradition dating back more than 800 years of cutlery history! A guarantee of quality and recognition that endures. Knife manufacturers are keen to highlight their expertise by offering products of the highest quality. The search for perfection is a culture, an inheritance and a state of mind. This fabulous service includes twelve dinner knives, Art Nouveau period. Ebony handles, silver ferrules and collars. The steel blades bear the mark "Bechon-Gironde" for the cutlery manufacturer Paul Bechon-Gironde. No monogram. The design and workmanship of this set is rare and exceptional. The handles have sophisticated and unusual Art Nouveau pattern with ornaments and flowers. Certainly, one of the most fabulous Art Nouveau models of the French cutlery and one of the most extraordinary knife services that we have been able to present to you. Undoubtedly collectibles knives. Master Cutler: Paul Bechon-Gironde Cutlery factory: Usines du Pontel et des Charles à Thiers. He was active on May 16, 1896. Forge and manufacture of table and kitchen cutlery. Complete services of all styles. Table silverwork. Successor of master cutler Jean Gironde active in 1836 at the same address in Thiers. |
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Measures : 9.76 (24.8 cm) Weight: 608 grams Total weight with box: 934 grams The condition is very good for this set. A master cutler made a complete cleaning and polishing, all have a fine luster. The blades have been sharpened. A small hairline split or two but no breaks or repairs to the ebony handles. Nothing serious, it does not affect the strength or the beauty of this wonderful set of more than 120 years old. We deal with original genuine antiques over 100 years old. This set is not subject to import tax to the US as well as in most countries around the world.
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