ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER PORCELAIN KNIFE, 1798

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EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER and PORCELAIN KNIFE, 1798
This is a Russian Gilt Silver and Porcelain Knife dating back to 1798, originating from Saint-Petersburg. It features a porcelain handle adorned with intricate gold and enamel decorations, complemented by a silver gilt handle. This item is not only extremely rare but also holds the status of a museum piece, making it a remarkable and historical artifact. This Rare and Highly Collectible item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you're concerned about your INVESTMENT, this item is an excellent choice.
HALLMARKS: '84' standard, town mark, 1798. It is from period of tsar Pavel I (1796-1801).
CONDITION: Very good condition for its age. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a private Russian collector in Netanya, Israel, 1993-2021. 2. Pasarel, Netanya, Israel, Jun 23, 2021 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
DIMENSIONS: Length: 22.5 cm. Weight: 74 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $1,400 - $1,500. This price is significantly below today's market value — please check the HISTORY of SALES. You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a unique item for your collection - over the years it will only INCREASE in price.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian porcelain knives were sold on Sotheby's for $33,100 - please refer to the screenshot for details.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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PAUL I: Paul I (1796-1801) was Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination. Officially, he was the only son of Peter III and Catherine the Great, although Catherine hinted that he was fathered by her lover Sergei Saltykov. Paul remained overshadowed by his mother for most of his life. He adopted the laws of succession to the Russian throne - rules that lasted until the end of the Romanov dynasty and of the Russian Empire. He also intervened in the French Revolutionary Wars and, toward the end of his reign, added Kartli and Kakheti in Eastern Georgia into the empire, which was confirmed by his son and successor Alexander I. He was de facto Grand Master of the Order of Hospitallers from 1799 to 1801 and ordered the construction of a number of Maltese thrones. Paul's pro-German sentiments and unpredictable behavior made him unpopular among Russian nobility, and he was secretly assassinated by his own officers.

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