German Steel And Gilded Copper Set With Hunting Decoration Dating From Around 1700

A steel and gilded copper set with hunting decoration (deer, hare hunting, etc.)  comprising four folding elements: a spoon, a four-tined fork, a knife and a bident fork.

In their original gilding.

The handles, which fold downwards, end in a scroll and are molded and chased with hunting scenes on an ornate, finely worked background.

The spoon and fork have a trifid handle. Knife with hallmarked steel blade.

References: similar in ‘Historische Bestecke’ Jochen Amme pages 184/185 Kuntskammer G. Laue page 60.

Dimensions:
closed lengths : - 10,3 cm spoon; - 10,7 cm fork; 10,7 cm knife; 10,5 cm bident fork.
open lengths : - spoon 17,3 cm; - fork 18,4 cm; knife 20 cm; bident fork 19,7 cm.

Augsburg made circa 1700.