German Serving Piece Help please

[pieterwolt]

I came across an old looking serving piece with an intricate handle and acid etched blade, the blade has the word STAHL(steel) but I am wondering if the handle could be silver ,there does not seem to be a hallmark anywhere on it?The piece seems to be late 19th century early 20th century as it is very ornately decorated.
Any ideas about this sort of item?

[dognose]

Hi,

Your question cannot be answered positively from a photograph alone, but it unlikely that anyone would make such an item out of silver and not give any indication of that fact.

Trev.