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Very Fine George III Folding Fruit Knife & Fork Made, Probably in Sheffield

$820.27per set
£595per set
€694.81per set
CA$1,134.17per set
A$1,245.18per set
CHF 649.61per set
MX$15,068.44per set
NOK 8,141.90per set
SEK 7,671.81per set
DKK 5,186.56per set

About the Item

The fruit knife and fork have a silver blade and tines and reeded mounts. The mother-of-pearl handles are engraved with linear decoration and display silver stud work. Both are in excellent condition and are very well marked. They are contained within their original red Moroccan leather fitted case with gold decoration. Measures: Length of Knife 5.5 inches, 13.75cm. Length of Fork 5.5 inches, 13.75cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1786
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU97815280873

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