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September 2003 Fine Art and Antiques Auction

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296. Miscellaneous Silver Flatware

This collection of miscellaneous silver flatware includes a charming set of butter knives with hand-carved monkeys on the top of the handles. The seven knives are stamped "MAS 900" on verso of shank. Each knife is unique. The expressions on each monkey's face are different. In addition to the set of butter knives, this collection of flatware also includes three identical sterling silver spoons, decorated in a very delicate spiderweb pattern. A fan with tiny silver beads is featured at the top of the handle. Silver beads are interwoven throughout. No visible hallmarks. Two unique sterling spoons complete this set. One spoon has Art Nouveau style decoration and no visible hallmarks. Second spoon has a delicate diamond pattern and is hallmarked Mexican silver. This set of flatware weighs approx 1.8 Troy oz.



50/100   Sold $74.75
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