Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 1
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 2
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 3
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 4
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 5
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 6
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 7
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 8
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert - photo 9

Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert

Starting price
€ 7 500
Auction dateClassic
27.05.2021 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
Hermann Historica
Event location
Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 545441
Lot 1222 | Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert
Bedeutendes Luxus-Besteck mit Bernsteinknäufen, wohl Königsberg, 2. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert
Messer mit einfacher Rückenklinge, dreizinkige silberne Gabel. Jeweils achtkantige Zwingen mit geschnittenem Balusterdekor. Hilzen aus hellem transluzenten Horn, fein geschnitzte Knäufe aus dunklem Bernstein. Zugehöriger Köcher aus feuervergoldetem Messing mit fein graviertem und durchbrochen gearbeitetem Ranken- und Blütendekor. Die Seiten mit Auflagen aus filigran durchbrochenem Horn. Schauseitig eine vakante Wappenkartusche unter Krone. Stellenweise kleine Fehlstellen bzw. Ergänzungen. Seitlich zwei kleine Trageösen mit anhängender Kordel. Länge Messer 19 cm, Gabel 17,5 cm, Gesamtlänge im Köcher 27,5 cm.

Zustand: II -
A distinguished set of German cutlery with amber knobs, probably Koenigsberg, 2nd half of the 17th century
The knife with a simple, single-edged blade, a three-pronged silver fork. Both pieces with an octagonal ferrule and chased balusters. The handles made of light-coloured, translucent horn, finely carved knobs in dark amber. The matching sheath made of fire-gilt brass, finely engraved with openwork tendrils and floral decoration. The sides with appliqués in delicate, openwork horn. A vacant coat of arms cartouche under a crown on the front. Minor flaws and replacements in places. Two small carrying loops with cord attached at the side. Length of the knife 19 cm, the fork 17.5 cm, total length including case 27.5 cm.

Condition: II -
Auction house category:Daggers, Knives and Cutlery
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