Twelve German porcelain cutlery handles second half 18th century

mounted with later English silver blades and tines, comprising: six knife handles painted with birds and six fork handles with flowers, cased. 13 pieces.

All with some wear to enamels and gilding from use. One knife has a 3 inch haircrack and a 2 inch haircrack . One knife has two 2 inch haircracks. Fork handles are in good condition
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