Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 144

A George III travelling knife dated 1786

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £90

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Description

A George III travelling knife dated 1786, modelled as a running hound, with horn scales inscribed 'J Smith Plumber, ATHERSTONE 1786', the steel blade broken, 3.5in (9cm) l, and a phleam stamped 'UNDERWOOD HAYMARKET.' (2)