An extremely rare George II cased Knife & Fork. Made, most probably, in London circa 1730-40.

An extremely rare George II cased Knife & Fork. Made, most probably, in London circa 1730-40.

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The Knife and two pronged fork unusually have facetted agate handles, terminating in a silver end. Both are contained within a breathtaking green velvet lined shagreed case with brass hinges and fasteners. This piece has come from an exceptional workshop as the quality of manufacture is exceptional and the case is one of the finest we have ever seen. A very rare set, in excellent, original, condition.

Length of Knife: 3.5 inches, 8.75cm.
Length of Fork: 3.1 inches, 7.75cm.
Length of case: 3.9 inches, 9.75 cm.
Width of case: 1 inch, 2.5cm.

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