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MARK OF HUMBERT & SOHN, BERLIN, MID 19TH CENTURY, THE KNIVES APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Details
A German silver table-service
Mark of Humbert & Sohn, Berlin, mid 19th century, the knives apparently unmarked
Rococo pattern, each cast and chased with WR monogram in script with Royal Prussian crown above for Emperor Wilhelm I, comprising:
twelve table-forks, four table-spoons and twelve table-knives with steel blades, marked on back of handles
1856 gr. (weighable silver) (28)
Mark of Humbert & Sohn, Berlin, mid 19th century, the knives apparently unmarked
Rococo pattern, each cast and chased with WR monogram in script with Royal Prussian crown above for Emperor Wilhelm I, comprising:
twelve table-forks, four table-spoons and twelve table-knives with steel blades, marked on back of handles
1856 gr. (weighable silver) (28)
Provenance
The Royal Prussian Collection, Christie's, London, 31 October 2002, lot 222.
Special notice
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