THE PORCELAIN 18TH CENTURY; THE SILVER MARK OF ERNEST CARDEILHAC, FRANCE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In very good overall condition, with scratches and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Measurements and further condition details enumerated below:

Eleven forks with Holzschnitt Blumen-- 7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
Three slightly larger forks with Deustche Blumen-- 7¹⁄₄ in. (18.4 cm.) long; one handle with a faint hairline crack (approx. 1 in. long) emanating from the tang down into the handle
Nine knives with Holzschnitt Blumen-- 7¹⁄₂ in. (19.1 cm.) long
Four slightly larger knives with Deustche Blumen-- 7³⁄₄ in. (19.7 cm.) long
A later Dresden porcelain fork with silver-plate tines-- 7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
Two later Dresden porcelain knives with silver-plate blades-- 7³⁄₈ in. (18.7 cm.) long; one repaired at the joint between the handle and blade, the repair slightly yellowed