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park1226 Posts: 102 |
posted 06-21-2009 02:57 PM
  
I have been a registered user since 2005 and recently rediscovered this piece that has been in my possession for over 30 years. I found it at a flea market in the Midwest and have always been intrigued by it for a number of reasons. It has absolutely no maker or other marks, hallmarks, etc. of any kind. I presume it is a fish slice although the blade is extremely flimsy and could only support small fillets. The blade has a crease where someone bent it. It bends easily. It is, however, very finely chased. The handle is hollow handle construction with a definite seam where the top/bottom halves join. The photo of the back shows how the piece was assembled. I would appreciate learning what other members think, based on the design and construction, re. its age, origin, date of production etc.. Thank you. IP: Logged |
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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 06-22-2009 02:41 AM
At first it's a very interesting piece. When I look at the proportions I found it litte rear to me. The top end is rich detailed but very big in proportion with the stele. The stele is made more strong with a strip at the bottom side. It looks to me that (perhaps?) the piece was first a spoon and the blade was cutted in the form for to be connected with this detailed top end. I think the top end is so rich decorated for to give the piece a nice look but for functionality it is a ? to me. I put my joker for spoon rebuild into a beautiful butterknife. About the pattern could it be around 1880 or is it a reproduction of that period. Without marks it is hard to say, but I gave it a try and succes with your nice piece. Have you checked it if it is silver? [This message has been edited by silverhunter (edited 06-22-2009).] IP: Logged |
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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 06-22-2009 02:50 AM
My last reaction at this topic is that when you see the lines of the cutted part of the bowl of the spoon(?) you can see the lines (outsides) are not similar. IP: Logged |
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park1226 Posts: 102 |
posted 06-22-2009 02:40 PM
Thanks for your comments Silverhunter. You are correct that the blade, handle, and support bolster have been cut to follow the design of the ornate blade where it joins the handle. This piece intrigues me primarily because of the disparity between the simplicity of the handle and the ornate functional end. Secondly the ornate blade is stamped from a very, very thin sheet of silver so it is hard to imagine that this piece could be used to lift or serve anything but the lightest of pastry. From that standpoint it is not a very practical serving piece. Perhaps the practice efforts of an apprentice? No I have not had it tested ad to the silver content. IP: Logged |
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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 06-22-2009 05:00 PM
It is just what you say and it is a unique piece to have. It is no serial production and perhaps only a few are made like this. So keep it and give it good place and enjoy it. IP: Logged |
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