varied assortment of estate kitchen cutlery paired with a highly collectible vintage Fratelli Cella wooden wine crate. The crate originally held "4 Bottles Assorted Italian Wines" and makes a fantastic rustic storage chest or countertop display piece. Inside is a diverse mix of cooking, carving, and utility knives, including a partial contemporary set of specialized German-labeled stainless steel kitchen knives alongside various vintage wooden and composite-handled pieces.
Lot Details & Breakdown
Decorative Crate: Genuine vintage Fratelli Cella hinged wooden storage box with dual metal clasps and a sturdy rope carrying handle.
German Steel Knives: Features premium "Stainless Rostfrei Inox" blades stamped with traditional functions: Koch Messer (Chef Knife), Schinken Messer (Ham Slicer), Küchen Messer (Utility Knife), and Ausbein Messer (Boning Knife). Includes a matching ribbed black-handled sharpening steel.
Vintage Assorted Cutlery: A large variety of utility, steak, and paring knives featuring classic riveted wood handles, contoured dark wood grips, and retro cream/faux-bone composite handles.
Condition Report
Fratelli Cella Box: Good vintage condition. The wood exhibits typical light scuffs, minor edge dings, and localized storage staining. The original top stenciling remains completely legible, and the rope handle and metal hardware are fully secure.
Cutlery Fleet: Mixed condition. The modern black-handled German knives are bright, clean, and show very little signs of use. The older vintage knives show an authentic mix of character wear, including light surface oxidation/spotting on the steel, minor sharpening wear, and typical scuffing on the handles. No broken tips or completely loose handles noted.