English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd May 2018

Lot 341

A rare boxed set of six Mennecy knives c.1740

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £300

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Description

A rare boxed set of six Mennecy knives c.1740, the moulded pistol hafts painted in Kakiemon enamels with flowering sprays issuing from a blue leaf scroll, the blades impressed BOOG, contained in a later fitted wooden box lined with red velvet.