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An Enameled and Paste-Set Gold-Mounted Carving Set, Probably English, Late 18th Century with Later Implements

Live auction begins on:

June 17, 03:00 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

Bid

5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

comprising a knife and fork, the handles late 18th century and decorated with enameled panels in blue, green, and white of flowers and festoons within borders of white diamond colored pastes, the pommel centered with an enameled flower within a border of red diamond colored pastes, the knife blade stamped BAKER SALOP, in a fitted case


knife length 12 ⅝ in.; length of case 14 ¼ in.

32 cm; 36 cm