Antique Cutlery maker? Stumped here

I have this carving set that looks to be hand carved from mahogany. I have no idea as to the maker (if any) nor any way to price this antique. I do know that it was made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. No makers marks... but very cool set. Thanks for the help as to maker or pricing... this place is a great forum... glad to be a part of it!!

 

They are made in India...Pier One imports,etc. Yours appears to be better quality than most.

 

much better quality than most.......

 

My parents brought one of these back from the Middle East around 1960; they got it in Lebanon or Egypt.....I'm afraid they gave it to the Goodwill eventually though.

 

we've dealt with this before.................

here....

https://www.antiquers.com/threads/unique-this-vintage-india-carved-knife-and-fork-set.17858/

 

Yes...it is like deja vu all over again.

 

Well, new people haven't seen that. I had a set of individual knives and the serving fork & carving knife which I picked up when we were doing flea markets in the 70s. I gave them to my daughter. Her husband is Indian and his mother said the set I had was older, so not all of them are modern. Unfortunately, India and other countries in that part of the world continue to use ancient construction techniques so it's often hard to tell how old some of these items are.

 

Aloha Dunesfield,
Your carving set is very similar to pieces produced in India, during the 1940s and 50s, for tourists. The wood might be Mahogany, though it looks more like Iron Wood.
What criteria did you use to date the set? Family Heirloom? Provenance?
It's hard to believe the set is not signed or hallmarked. The carved flowers are very lovely and meticulously rendered. The artisan was, obviously, a master carver and would have signed the pieces. If the set belonged to me, I would use a magnifying glass and examine every inch of the pieces.
Regardless of age, you have a Beautiful Treasure.

 

I doubt you'll find the name of a carver, as nice as it is. As I said, and my daughter's in-laws would agree, no matter if this was done by a great master carver, they don't traditionally sign them. They are made in large quantities.

 

indian carving set

Google Indian Carving Set and click on "IMAGES" at the top of the page. There are literally hundreds of them pictured. Some will take you to sites where they are being sold and you can check prices.

 

Thanks everyone !!! I love this site and appreciate all your help. Some things I go by the info given to me by others and relay the info to the people who KNOW things about his stuff...(you guys). Thanks again...
Dunes