Look like pie servers
Condition excellent
Varies
Inherited
Yes
Hi Joel,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Three Continental Baroque brass spatulas or servers
Possibly Italian, Probably 18th Century
Each with ornately cast handles and terminals, the blades pierced variously. Encased in molded and glazed wood cases.
approximately 8 inches
CONDITION: all appear to be in generally good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$40-60 each or $120-180 for the group of three*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Joel,
Might it be OK with you if a consulted with a former colleague who has greater experience with brass pieces of this kind? It won't cost you additionally but it may take a few more days to get an answer for you on these.
Please advise,
Delia
Delia. It is fine to speak to anyone you would like. Thanks
Thanks, Joel,
My colleague is of the opinion that these are European (Continental) and probably Italian, 18th Century. The market for these is, unfortunately, not very strong and a current fair-market value may well fall below your family's "sentimental value" but I did not want to give you an inflated idea of their worth if you are interested in selling them.
Do let me know if you have questions or additional items to appraise.
Thanks,
Delia
Attached photo front and back of one of two larger item. Yit is about 12 inches long.
No markings what so ever