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Antique German Table Knife — J.A. Henckels Twin Works, Solingen, Hand-Painted Porcelain Handle
$55.00
An antique table knife by J.A. Henckels Twin Works, Solingen, Germany. What sets this piece apart is its striking hand-painted porcelain handle: a white ground decorated with blue and gilt scrollwork and script detailing, fitted to the blade with a nickel ferrule.
The blade is carbon steel with the characteristic rounded table knife profile, bearing the twin figures trademark and Twin Works stamp.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | J.A. Henckels |
| Estimated Era | Pre-1900s |
| Origin | Solingen, Germany |
| Blade Length | 5 in / 12.7 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Porcelain |
| Markings / Stamp | J.A. HENCKELS TWIN WORKS / SOLINGEN GERMANY with twin figures trademark |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Porcelain handle intact with no chips or cracks. Some loss to gilt decoration consistent with age and use. Carbon steel blade with light patina. Nickel ferrule intact.