A museum-quality Augsburg silver gilt travel cutlery set in a leather case

A museum-quality Augsburg silver gilt travel cutlery set in a leather case Large tapering beaker with a moulded rim; the body decorated with chased putti and acanthus. The cover formed by a small ecuelle with chased Baroque flowers and opposing pierced handles. Fitted inside is a wash-leather-covered case containing a cylindrical spice box, spoon, three-tined fork, teaspoon, toothpick and a knife with a detachable steel blade. The ends of the handles with hoof-shaped terminals; the knife with a faceted handle. In the original gold-tooled leather case, in excellent condition. Height of beaker 11.1 cm; length of fork 14.5 cm; silver weight approx. 379 g. Height of case 18 cm. Marks of Paul Haidenreich, 1679 - 1681.

Category

Silver

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 18 × L 14.5 cm · weight 379 g