A Dutch silver travel cutlery set - image-1

Lot 1109 Dα

A Dutch silver travel cutlery set

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 12:00 - Decorative Arts
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.000 €
Result: 4.000 € (incl. premium)

A Dutch silver travel cutlery set

Comprising two steel-bladed knives in a silver case. The handles engraved with animal motifs amid acanthus scrolls, the case with corresponding decoration fitted with a hook to attach it to one's belt. L of knives 14.7; of case 20.5 cm, weight 228 g.
All pieces with unidentified maker's mark, presumably Frisian, c. 1700.

Provenance

Christie's Amsterdam December 2009; Dutch private collection.