Lot 287
  • 287

An Ottoman Ivory-Hilted Knife and Fork Set (trousse), Turkey, 19th Century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

both with marine ivory hilts, the steel knife and foliate pronged fork overlaid with gold and engraved at the forte, wood scabbard with faceted silver-gilt mounts engraved with an arabesque of spiraling scrolls and palmettes, openwork medallions bordered by floral scrolls, bud terminal and foliate suspension loop

Condition

Surface patination, overall in good condition, as viewed
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