Produced during the 20th century by Morini Maria Silverware of Bologna, this important .800 silver flatware service for 12 people testifies to the quality of Italian silversmithing intended for formal dining. Designed for twelve place settings, the service stands out for the richness of its components and the balanced design of each individual piece, characterized by the sober and elegant taste typical of twentieth-century silverware.
The set includes a comprehensive range of table and serving pieces, among them spoons, forks, knives, fish cutlery, dessert utensils, and specialized serving accessories. Furthermore, the presence of a ladle, serving tongs, spatulas, carving set, and sauce spoon reflects a sophisticated conception of formal table service.
From a stylistic perspective, the flatware features harmonious profiles with shaped terminals and subtle classical-inspired decoration, successfully combining functionality and elegance. The substantial total weight of 7,830 grams further confirms the importance of the service and the quality of its craftsmanship. The .800 silver hallmarks and the maker’s lozenge mark “23 BO” also identify it as a product of the twentieth-century Bolognese silvermaking tradition.
Throughout the twentieth century, workshops such as Morini Maria Silverware played a significant role in preserving the goldsmithing and silversmithing heritage of Emilia-Romagna. Today, this service remains an important testimony to Italian craftsmanship and to the culture of dining and hospitality.
Description: Comprising: 12 tablespoons, 24 dinner forks, 12 dinner knives, 12 small knives, 12 fish knives, 12 small forks, 12 teaspoons, 12 fish forks, 11 coffee spoons, 2 shell-shaped serving spoons, and 12 dessert forks. Serving pieces include: serving tongs, ladle, large serving spoon, four serving spatulas, large serving spoon and fork, carving knife and fork, serving fork and spoon with silver handles and white resin working ends, fish serving fork, sauce spoon, and four small serving pieces. Bearing .800 silver hallmarks and the maker’s lozenge mark “23 BO”; total weight: 7,830 g.
Hammer Price: € 4.500,00
Auction 85 – July, 8th, 2025 – Dimore – Furniture – Silver – Paintings
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