Extensive set of Art Deco Italian silver cutlery for 24 in fitted canteen

Extensive set of Art Deco Italian silver cutlery for 24 in fitted canteen

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Impressive 178-piece Art Deco Italian silver cutlery set made by Ricci & Clementi circa 1935 of 24 settings all fitted in a fine walnut case with hinged lids and doors and recessed brass side handles. The canteen is 60cm wide x 28cm tall, holding four removable drawers, marked 900 (fineness of the silver) and R&C (maker's initials), and which are fitted for the individual pieces of silver cutlery.

The interior of the baize-lined lid is inscribed with the retailer's details: Giuseppe Fossati, Fu Gerardo Orefice, Gioielliere, Monza, via Vittorio Emanuele 17

A set for up to 24 people, with additional dinner knives and forks, and a comprehensive selection of serving pieces, comprising:

24 three-prong table forks
24 table knives (with stainless steel blades)
12 soup spoons
12 dessert spoons
12 dessert forks (also salad & luncheon)
12 dessert knives (also salad & luncheon; stainless steel blades)
12 coffee or teaspoons
12 ice cream spoons
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
1 pair of grape shears
2 pairs of silver-gilt nutcrackers
1 pair of sugar tongs (also used for ice)
1 flat server
1 butter knife
1 olive server
1 pickle fork
1 strainer spoon
1 sardine server
1 pair of large salad servers
1 pair of large serving tongs
1 large flat server
2 sauce & fruit serving ladles
1 soup ladle
1 pair of asparagus tongs
1 large serving spoon & fork

This extensive Italian silver cutlery set is not available to purchase online. Please contact us if you would like more information or are interested to buy it.

Dimensions:

Weight 5867 g (188.63 troy ozs)
Year

c1935

Place

Italy

Condition

Excellent

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