Антикварна виделка для дині у стилі Ар-нуво

A melon fork is an incredibly rare piece of tableware. The nineteenth century was rich in tricks of table etiquette. One of these curious objects was a melon knife fork. Shaped like a knife, its tip is divided into three curved prongs, allowing for elegant slicing and pricking of the juicy flesh of a melon. The possession of a large number of cutlery testified to the good manners and sophistication of the aristocracy of the time. Currently, such examples of cutlery are in great demand among collectors due to their small number of copies, and the peculiarity of the Art Nouveau design indicates an even narrower range of time when the object was created. The fork is in its original case.