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a pair of silver plated knives on a blue backgrounda knife with a wooden handle on a black backgrounda close up of a silver spoon on a black backgroundan image of a close up of a metal object on a black backgroundan old silver spoon sitting on top of a wooden tablea silver spoon sitting on top of a wooden tablean old silver spoon on a black background with a black background
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866 - Exceptional Argentine criollo knife in 925 silver, Argentina…
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Estimate €850 - €2,000
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Exceptional Argentine criollo knife in 925 silver, Argentina, 20th century 925 sterling silver and steel. Signed Emilio Jorge Patarca. Argentina, 20th century. Length: 30 cm. Total weight: 256 g. Approximate silver weight: 180 g. Argentine criollo knife made of 925 sterling silver with a steel blade, signed by the silversmith Emilio Jorge Patarca. The handle and sheath are entirely silver-plated and decorated with stylised floral motifs, openwork geometric elements and ornamental details characteristic of traditional Río de la Plata silversmithing. The sheath stands out for the richness of its craftsmanship and the quality of its execution, combining smooth surfaces with highly refined openwork decoration. The criollo knife is one of the most representative pieces of the Argentine gaucho tradition. In addition to its practical function, it was a symbol of prestige and distinction, particularly when crafted by master silversmiths. This piece embodies the aesthetic and technical qualities of the finest Argentine silversmithing of the 20th century.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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