18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 241
 

241

An Agate-Handled Table Fork, circa 1730, the handle of tapering faceted form with white metal...

An Agate-Handled Table Fork, circa 1730, the handle of tapering faceted form with white metal ferrule engraved with a crest, 25cm long; Two Similar Table Forks, 25cm and 23cm long; and A Similar Table Fork, with faceted pistol handle, 23cm long (4) See illustration

Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Fork with repair to ferrule. Larger knife with break along fault to stone and with some dents to ferrule. Pistol handle with knife blade rather than fork as stated in the catalogue. All with typical minor wear and scratching. Metalware with some dents. 141117

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 18th Nov, 2017

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