English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017

Lot 449

A pair of Continental porcelain cutlery handles late 18th century

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £250

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Description

A pair of Continental porcelain cutlery handles late 18th century, possibly Vienna, of pistol grip shape, finely painted in polychrome enamels with sprays of flowers including rose, narciussus and tulip, among scattered moths and other insects, with a gilt-coloured metal knife blade and three-pronged fork with 19th century French marks, 21cm max. (2)