Antique French Ebony Knives Silver Collars & Caps, Stamped “La Trompette” 11 pcs

Description

Antique French Ebony Knives, Silver Collars and Caps,
Stamped “
La
Trompette
”, 11
pcs
T
hese
eleven antique French steel bladed knives have ebony handles with exquisite silver collars and caps. The blades are stamped “
La
Trompette
” along with the image of a trumpet, one of the maker’s marks of Sabatier, cutlery manufacturer since 1834 in Thiers in the Auvergne region of France, capital of the French cutlery industry for centuries. The blades are also stamped “
Médaille
d’Or.
EXPon
UNle
1878
”, indicating that the “
La
Trompette
” model won a gold medal at the
Exposition
Universelle
in Paris in 1878. The ebony handles are embellished with very elegant silver plated collars and caps designed with garlands of flowers and acanthus leaf motifs. These knives are in very good condition with the exception of normal signs of age and use. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This beautiful set of knives will be an authentic and prestigious French addition to your table setting or your collection.
Dimensions
Length:
8
1/8
inches (20.70 cm)
Total weight:
9.80 ounces (277 gr.)
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.
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Note
Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
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14
business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
.
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