Waver: Twelve Mother-of-pearl And Silver-gilt Dessert Knives. Late 19th Century. Solid Silver.

Magnificent set of twelve dessert knives in mother-of-pearl and silver-gilt.

The knife handles are mother-of-pearl. The bolsters are silver-gilt. The rear bolster is crosier-shaped, decorated with scrolls of acanthus leaves and flowers. The front bolster features the same superb, highly refined decoration. The scrolls appear to unfold over the mother-of-pearl in a very natural, organic manner.

The saber blades are also silver-gilt.

The knives come in a small iron-gilded case.

Each blade is hallmarked:
. Minerva, 2nd grade, before 1973 for 800/°° silver.

Silversmith's mark: A Vaguer for Alexandre Vaguer, active from 1884 to 1920.

Alexandre Vaguer and his brother Léon, respectively a silversmith and jeweler, have unjustly fallen into oblivion despite the quality of their work.

Magnificent knives, the crook-shaped ornaments are rare and extremely precious. They contrast beautifully with the mother-of-pearl of the handle. They have a beautiful roundness, very pleasant in the hand, and superb reflections and iridescence.

20.5 cm long

577.2 grams gross for the twelve knives.

Very good condition. Minor scratches from use.

Hand-delivered in Paris or shipped by insured Colissimo.

France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35