Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction

Lot 218: Set 12 Gilt German Silver Pistol Handle Fish Knives

2025-05-24T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $100

Estimated price: C$ 100 - C$ 15,000

Set 12 Gilt German Silver Pistol Handle Fish Knives

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Start price: CAD $100

Estimated price: C$ 100 - C$ 15,000

Description

Set of 12 Gilt 800 German Silver Pistol Handle Fish Knives featuring Solid Silver Gilt pistol grip handles embellished with scroll and chased designs. The handles have a small crest engraved on the one side. 7 inches L. 436 grams, weighted. Marked Gebr Somme with German 800 hallmarks. Also bear retailer marks for Koch and Bergfeld, who have been in production since 1829 and are referenced in Art Nouveau and Art Deco Silver by Annelies Krekle-Aalberse.

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