Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 176

An early 18th century agate handled knife and fork

Estimate £700 - £900

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Description

An early 18th century agate handled knife and fork, with engraved ferrules, the tapering handles and engraved end caps with ball finials, the steel knife blade with a cutlers mark, contained in a fitted shagreen case, unmarked, first third of the 18th century, the case 8.5in (21.5cm) long.