This knife is part of a set with other matching knives, which we also have for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Knife" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
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Item Measurements:
Total length: 8.44"
Handle width: 0.48" to 0.78"
Blade width: 0.69"
Men's or Women's: Unisex
Notable Features:
handmade during the Art Nouveau era
composed of a .925 sterling silver handle with a .925 sterling silver plated over base metal blade
the handle contains the chased initial "M" in elegant script
the design of the knife suggests it was originally created as a dinner knife
part of a set with other matching knives, also for sale this week
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is tarnish to the sterling silver in some areas of the handle, as well as several minor dents and scratches to the handle. There is significant wear and tarnish to the blade. The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indenta
