Blunt Solid Knife, International Silver, Silver Plate, W. T. Achenbach, Tableware
A wonderful silver plate blunt solid knife by International Silver made for W. T. Achenbach. W. T. Achenbach was a jewelry store in Glens Falls, New York. This would be a great gift. A wonderful addition to a silver collection.
The knife is marked 12 DWT which is a sign of the amount of silver used for both sides of galvanic processing of 12 items of cutlery. 12 DWTS' is 12 x 1.55517384 grams Silver of .999 fineness.
The International Silver Company (1898–1983), also known as the ISC, was formed in Meriden, Connecticut. International Silver banded together a number of existing silver companies in the Connecticut area and beyond.
Size:
9¼ inches in length
5½ inch blade
This knife is in very good condition. The silver and stainless is bright and shiny though scratched from age and use.
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'LIKE NEW' Perfect mint condition.
EXCELLENT: Item has no chips cracks or crazing. May show wear from over the years such as small utensil marks.
GREAT: Item shows signs of wear due to everyday use. Larger utensil marks small flea bit chips.
VERY GOOD: Item has larger signs of wear from everyday use. Such as minor scratches, scuffing, crazing or flea bite chips.
GOOD: Item shows its years of use and love. There will be flaws such as chips, small cracks, more pronounced crazing etc. Price will reflect these defects. The item will show a larger amount of wear.
FAIR: Numerous noted flaws, some very significant. Larger cracks, chips, mars, etc. The item will have very significant wear for its years of use.
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