Rare Antique Gustav Knauth NY Agate Fruit Knife Silver Plate Gilded Age 1880s For Sale

You get both knifes shown in the photos. You will never see knifes like this listed on for a long time in this condition. I should send these to an sale house but I got them from a local source as payment for appraising a coin collection here in Western Springs IL.Priced to make if affordable for a true collector or a nice museum piece of pre-war German to American history of master cutlery.
The product is a set of Victorian banded agate handle fruit knives with silver plated blades, made by G. Knauth in New York between 1880-1900. The knives are adorned with a decorative agate stone, embodying the Victorian style popular during that time period. Crafted with sterling silver and silver plated steel, these knives are a unique and elegant addition to any collection of antiques or vintage silverware. Made in the United States, these knives showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of high-quality cutlery from the Victorian era.

Maker: Gustav Knauth (New York, NY)

Type: Fruit Knife / Dessert Knife

Composition: Silverplate Blade / Natural Banded Agate Handle

Age: Late 19th Century (Circa 1880–1900)

Origin: American Assembly / German Imported Gemstone

Dimensions & Specifications:

• Total Length: 8 inches
• Blade Length: 4 3/8 inches
• Visible Handle Length: 3 inches
• Blade Shape: Elegant, smooth oval table/dessert profile
• Tang Stamp: Clearly stamped "GUSTAV KNAUTH NEW YORK" on the blade tang.

Condition Report:

• The Blade: Excellent antique condition. The silver plating is fully intact with absolutely NO base metal bleeding through. It has been gently and professionally detailed with premium Goddard's polish and showcases a brilliant, bright silver mirror finish. The one blade is in better condition as far as scratch compared to the other one.
• The Handle: The natural agate gemstone features exquisite, visible structural lines/bands and retains its original high-gloss polish.
• Structure: Completely solid. No wobbles or loosening where the blade meets the hidden internal tang and bolster.

This is a phenomenal crossover collectible, perfect for enthusiasts of Victorian formal dining silver, fine antique cutlery, or Gilded Age New York history.Item will be packed with extreme care and shipped fully insured. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact details.