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» abbsd - typical man to buy his wife a hunting inspired wedding gift!

typical man to buy his wife a hunting inspired wedding gift! Great article, almost made me interested in antiques!

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» abbsd - Keep reading abbsd!

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Keep reading abbsd! I'll try my best to bring you the backstory, which, I agree is often the most interesting part. Thanks, love, Mom. . .ummm, I mean Suzrae9

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» Barista - Lovely piece, I want more!

I love how this story unfolds ... the crabby man also shopping ... the need to spent some of the $28 on the teacher daughter ... the way "Solingen" rings a bell. But it stops right where it really gets interesting. Is the wife a widow? How does she feel parting with this gift? Did she use it? Maybe there should be a Part II to this story.

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» Jennifer W. Miner - Lovely piece, I want more!

In response to Lovely piece, I want more! posted by Barista:
I also love your writing style; I really feel like I'm right there. I've been reading your articles for a while now and wanted you to know how much I like them.
Jen

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» Susan Cramer - Lovely piece, I want more!

In response to Lovely piece, I want more! posted by JenniferMiner:

Thanks, Jen! I'll try to "take you along" on all my adventures, but be warned that some of the places we're going are pretty weird! Thanks so much for your kind words about my writing!

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» gramabubbles - Solingen-Anton Wingen Jr

My husband brought a set of knives & forks and a complete carving set back from Germany after his tour of duty there in 1966. The pieces are very unusual in that the handles are carved and each one is inlayed with what looks like a hand carved boar (running) These figures are probably ivory or possible whalebone). The blades themselves have forest scenes (animals, trees, etc) on them. They are in two wooden cases lined with red material. I am interested in finding out their history and value. We have kept them in the original cases.

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» Susan Cramer - Solingen-Anton Wingen Jr

In response to Solingen-Anton Wingen Jr posted by gramabubbles:

Dear Ms. Bubbles,
THANKS for your question! As I mentioned in my story, the set I found was bought at the PX in Trois Fountaines, France in the 1950's. My 2 piece carving set has antler handles with carved ivory inserts of a deer & hunting dog & a boar and dog. I do think they're ivory rather than bone. I bought mine at a yard sale for $25 for the set, and had no luck listing it on eBay. My highest bid was $18.50. Ebay has a new policy banning the sale of ivory. I'm uncertain how this applies to vinatage items, however.
Based on the American motifs on the knife blade, I think these were made in Germany for the expost trade, and I'm sorry to say that the value seems disappointingly low.

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» bama1gem - The Cutlery Set

I have been searching the web trying to find a cultery set like I have to determine its value. My parents purchased a (approx. 50 piece set)in somewhere between 1956-1959, as we were over there 3 years. It is exactly as you have described, each piece is stage horn with inlayed ivory cut out in the shape of different animals. I have everything from nut picks, crackers, poultery sheers, meat cleaver, spoons, knives, forks larger knives and knife sharpener, all in orignal boxes. I want to sell the set, but need to know the value of it first. I would appreciate any advise.

George in Bama

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» Susan Cramer - The Cutlery Set

In response to The Cutlery Set posted by bama1gem:

George,
Thanks for your inquiry. I just relisted my 2 piece set and got a bid of $51 & shipping. I don't know if the value has risen or I'm just lucky. I have another place to check so I'll get back to you!
susan

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» Susan Cramer - The Cutlery Set

In response to The Cutlery Set posted by bama1gem:

George,
I apologize for how long it has taken for my reply. I just can't find any information on values for your solingen. It's too new to be in any antiques references, and a set like yours does not seem to have come up for auction. It's popularity seems limited, which makes it hard to determine current market value. I'll keep watching, though. Thanks for asking!
suzrae9

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