Antique 18thC KPM Berlin Porcelain Knife & Fork Set Porzellan Messer & Gabel
A great knife and fork set made by KPM in the 18th century. Each pistol grip handle has two hand painted floral arrangements to it in the typical style of KPM as well as a couple of small single flowers with a relief design to the top of flowers that are highlighted in pink with gold trim which is mostly worn away now. The metal parts were added later or replaced - not sure. The ferrules are made of silver with a nice design to it and the fork is silver as well but the knife blade is just made of regular metal. The metal parts do not go all the way through to the end of the porcelain which is common to some makers early on but these are certainly made by KPM around this time period. The knife is in great condition with the already mentioned wear to the gold trim and some oxidation to the silver / metal parts but not bad at all. The fork handle has been badly damaged as shown but it is there and could be restored.
The fork is marked to the backside as shown with an 1838 Vienna Austria Sterling Silver hallmark. The fork is 7.625 inches long of which 3.25 inches is the length of the visible porcelain handle. The knife is 9.25 inches long of which 3.25 inches is the length of the visible porcelain handle.
The handles are about 0.875 inches wide. The porcelain is not marked or shall we say visibly marked since it would be hidden by the ferrule if it were to be marked which is normal. If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like Vienna, Sevres and so on. Photos are part of the description - if you need others just let me know exactly what you are looking for and I'll take care of it speedily! Please do not send me questions on items other than my own!
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Flatware, Knives & Cutlery\Other Flatware & Cutlery". The seller is "kpmisbetter" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Model: Knife and Fork
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Department: Adults
- Custom Bundle: No
- Style: Baroque/Rococo
- Material: Porcelain
- Theme: Floral
- Handle Pattern: Floral
- Type: Fork & Knife
- Features: Reusable, Hand Painted
- Color: Multicolor
- Culture: German
- Finish: Painted
- Item Length: See description
- Number of Items in Set: 1
- Service For: 1
- Handle Material: Porcelain
- Item Weight: unknown
- Occasion: All Occasions
- Brand: KPM
- Set Includes: Fork, Knife
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800