"Complete Set Of 76-piece Italian Silver Cutlery (800 Grade), Circa 1930s"
An excellent Italian silver flatware set, 800 fine, of Italian origin, comprising a complete set of pieces for serving at the table. All pieces bear the hallmarks "ARG 800" and "ITALY" in a period typeface. ARG corresponds to the initials used by Italian silversmiths to identify this type of production. Composition: 12 knives, 12 spoons, 12 forks, 12 teaspoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 1 ladle, 1 small saucepan, 1 cake server, 1 slicer. The flatware set displays delicate neoclassical silverwork, decorated with floral motifs, scrolls, and plant designs that enhance its elegance and simplicity. Made in Italy, the 800 fine silver content—very common in European flatware sets of the 1920s and 1930s—allowed for greater durability without compromising quality. Designed for a formal table setting, this is a timeless design, very common in Italian family kitchens of the 1930s. Number of pieces: 76. Total weight: 3.073 kg