ITALIAN HANDMADE SOLID SILVER FORK SILVER OLIVE PICK FORK Italy ca1870s Rare

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ITALIAN HANDMADE SOLID SILVER FORK SILVER OLIVE PICK FORK Italy ca1870s Rare:
$145.00

A handcrafted solid silver structure olive pick/pickle fork.
Pierced terminal, twisted stem with two prongs.Not monogrammed.Hallmarkedto the stem: \"Profile\" -assayer\'s mark for 0,800/1000 silver purity;
\"Lion with Sword, three 6-Pointed Stars\" into one oval punch,
probably for maker or city mark;
\"800\" into an oval frame;
unreadable \"mark\" probably for maker;
also marked to terminal finial with unclear letters.
please see photos.Made in Italy,ca.1870\'s.-1880\'s.
(or even earlier if assayer marks were added later than \"city\" and \"makers\" marks)Photos will tellyou more.Approx.:Length:5-1/4in. (133mm.)
Width(max):7/8in. (22mm.)
Weight:0.19troy oz. (5.9 gr.)Rare for its image, marks and overall condition.Light tarnish/patina, that is not a defect.Commensurate with age,the condition is excellent.Dark spots you are seeing,
are reflections of a camera and other objects. p.s. International Shipping:
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