Italy - Genova XVIII ° Rare Game Service In Sterling Silver - Two Pieces

Magnificent and rare solid silver game carving service, Genoa late 18th century (around 1793 according to what appears). The handles are in silver in the shape of a butt, with strong threads, On one of them, the threads on the back slightly nuanced in the design, Monogram or property initials on each of the edges with the initials G and A. Hallmark of Genoa on both of which one is 1793, the other different and date illegible. Original knife blade in steel, marked with the cutler, the two-pronged fork also in solid silver. Micro-scratches from use, prong marks and stained but sharp blade without any deformation. Superb patina. Dimensions: The cutlass: 33 cm. / 12.99in. The fork: 29.5 cm. / 11. 61 in. Weight - weight: 216 and 194 gr. i.e. 410 g. Prestigious service, of exceptional density and quality. Control strips (carried out by a sworn assayer for verification by sworn assayer of the titration).