An Italian silver-gilt and hardstone flatware service, Attilio Codognato, Venice, 20th century

the handles with carnelian, lapis, onyx, and faceted agate handles, the spoon bowls chased with foliage, comprising seven knives, nine forks, ten spoons.  Together with sixteen knives with faceted agate handles, mid 18th century.  42 pieces, partly contained in fitted boxes.

lapis reel on one spoon cracked, otherwise good condition 18th c. knives with some variation to handle size and staining to blades, one with chip at base
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