Carving Set from Solingen, Germany

By sacheemo, 1 December, 2008
Description

This was purchased by my father in 1953. It has boars carved into the ivory handle on the steel, there are deer carved into the ivory handles of the knife and fork. The knife and fork also has gold decorative etching of deer and the company logo. The original box and price tag are still intact. The original price was 58.15 marks.

Category
Home Furnishings
Medium
Stainless Steel with carved ivory handles
Distinguishing marks
Carved Handles of ivory with soligen and animals stamped in gold on knife
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
knive approx 15", fork approx 12" and sharpener approx 15"
Date Period
1953 purchased new
Weight
in original box approx. 2 lbs
History
My father purchased this set when he was stationed in Germany in 1953. It's never been used
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
58.15 marks
For Sale?
No
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