[herr_oberst]

That's really nice. Ornate but not gaudy. And you get to be the cherry-poppin' daddy? The fruits of a life well lived!
Overall, what is/was the condition? Was this abused, neglected, ridden hard and put away wet or is this the normal wear and tear of vintage cutlery like this.

(As an ignorant observer I'd say "Not used much, but taken care of when it was new, then used a little bit too much in middle age without the benefit of lubrication, then relegated to display duty in a slightly damp environment, maybe hanging on a basement wall or in a gun cabinet in a family room for the last fifty years. Maybe a little oil on the furniture once in a while?)