Vintage French Thiers Knives, Horn Handles Silver Collars, Laurel Crown, Stamped

Description

Vintage French Knives, Horn Handles & Silver Collars,
Laurel Crown, Stamped
Douris
, Thiers, 6
pcs
T
hese
six handsome vintage French dinner knives feature steel blades, elegantly shaped horn handles and exquisite silver collars designed in the shape of a laurel crown. The blades are stamped “
A.
Douris
”, below the image of a helmeted head with a fleur de
lys
, the mark of
Adrien
Douris
.
Adrien
Douris
was a knife manufacturer during the 1920’s-1930’s in La
Monnerie
Le
Montel
, near Thiers in the Auvergne region of France, capital of the French cutlery industry for centuries. These knives are in good condition with the exception of a few dark spots on the steel blades, cracks on two handles, not affecting the solidity of the pieces, and a chip on another handle. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This beautiful set of knives will be an authentic French addition to your table setting or your collection
.
Dimensions
9 1/4 inches (23.50 cm)
Weight
10.75 ounces (305 gr.)
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.
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Note
Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
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No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in
14
business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
.
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