Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 27th November 2024
Lot 204
A Persian eating set (trousse), comprising two knives and a fork, the larger knife with single-edged
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £189
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Description
A Persian eating set (trousse), comprising two knives and a fork, the larger knife with single-edged blade 4 in., three fullers, the back semi-sharp for the last 2 in., struck with an oval mark involving a point within a circle, the slender handle with bands of coloured stone and dyed bone partitioned with brass, the smaller knife of the same form but with 3.5 in. blade, the fork with three tines and a small stepped finger rest, the handle as those of the knives; all held in a wood-lined and leather covered scabbard.