Galuchat Cutlery in real leather
890,00 €
Made in France
Description
This exceptional model combines the true Galuchat or “Sharkskin” with silver-plated. The galuchat is ray-skin treated according to a tanning and dye process developed in the 18th century by M. Galluchat. It was first used, as decoration on a microscope presented to Madame de Pompadour, in 1930, the Art Deco style transformed it into a major decorative element for furniture and fashion accessories. Wooden, rectangular handle in the “Art Deco” style, covered in sharkskin. SIÈCLE chose the Green for its core collection, but declines colors in limited series or on special order. 33 Microns of silver-plating. “Poinçon Carré” Quality 1. Knife blades in forged and tempered steel.
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Material and style
- Rectangular "Art Deco" style handle sheathed in green-dyed Stingray skin, its most classic version. During the dyeing process, each skin absorbs the color differently, thus offering a color chart of the same green that signs the authenticity and beauty of this exceptional collection.
- Ferrule in brass, adorned with 4 balls, obtained by the technique of lost wax casting (as used in the art of jewelry and sculpture for the finesse of its details).
- Silver cutlery heads and ferrule at 33 microns. This weight of silver authorizes the use of the "Poinçon Carré". Quality 1.
- Knife blade in forged and tempered steel treated "mirror polished".
Care
As with all leathers, the immersion of the sleeves in water is strongly discouraged and would cause detachment. No dishwasher.
Size : Table knife 24,5 cm long, Dessert knife 20 cm long
Table fork 21 cm long, Dessert fork 19,5 cm long
Table spoon 21 cm long, Dessert spoon 19 cm long, Coffee spoon 14 cm de long
Weight : +/- 530 g per set of 7 different pieces