Antique Silver Cutlery Set with Cabinet, Hungary, 19th Century

Description

Silver cutlery set with initials engraved on the handles, composed of 16 serving cutlery, 12 spoons, 12 forks, 12 knives, … more Silver cutlery set with initials engraved on the handles, composed of 16 serving cutlery, 12 spoons, 12 forks, 12 knives, 12 fruit forks, 12 fruit knives, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert knives sweet, 12 teaspoons. 6035 grams net of the 24 knives. Marks of silver incussi. The service is kept in a mahogany cabinet with a wavy front and three drawers, the top of which, embellished with a brass insert, can be opened and conceals an additional cutlery compartment. The body can be separated from the truncated pyramidal legs. The front and top of the small chest of drawers are embellished with maple and dark wood threads, while only the first has a bois de rose border. On the sides of the front two small doors allow you to block the drawers. Locks marked Lever and internal label bearing the name of the manufacturer 'James Weir Jeweler & Silversmith 66 Buchanan Street Glasgow'. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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