A set of Russian cutlery of the middle of the XIX century in the hunting style

An extremely rare and interesting set of cutlery consisting of 3 knives and forks, made and decorated at the Zlatoust factory by order of a wealthy hunter. The length of each knife is 255 mm, the weight is 79 grams. Forks – 190 mm, weight 52 grams. Slight scuffs, scratches, traces of oxidation. The crack on the stone handle of one of the knives is glued. Table forks with three long, smooth, metal teeth. There is a floral ornament at the base of the teeth on the front side, letters are engraved on the back side "Chipboard". On the blades of the knives, on the one hand, plot compositions on the theme of hunting are engraved, on the other hand, letters in a wreath "Chipboard". Apparently, the real items belong to the time of the participation of Zlatoust factories in All-Russian industrial exhibitions. In this way, the factories sought to expand their range. Guarantee of authenticity.