Lot Essay
The crowned monogram is that of Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Italy (1820-1878)
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THE CUTLERY AND SPICE-BOX, MAKER'S MARK FK, VIENNA, 1839, THE BEAKER, MAKER'S MARK DC IN LOZENGE, POST 1838
Details
King Vittorio Emanuele II's composite Austro-Hungarian and French travelling canteen
The cutlery and spice-box, maker's mark FK, Vienna, 1839, the beaker, maker's mark DC in lozenge, post 1838
Comprising a beaker, slightly flaring cylindrical and with reeded rim, marked on base and rim, with wooden insert containing a folding table-fork, table-spoon and knife with metal blade, each with reeded handle, a teaspoon and double-sided spice-box, each engraved with crowned monogram 'VE', each marked, and a small metal corkscrew and needle, all in a lined red leather case
the case - 6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
The cutlery and spice-box, maker's mark FK, Vienna, 1839, the beaker, maker's mark DC in lozenge, post 1838
Comprising a beaker, slightly flaring cylindrical and with reeded rim, marked on base and rim, with wooden insert containing a folding table-fork, table-spoon and knife with metal blade, each with reeded handle, a teaspoon and double-sided spice-box, each engraved with crowned monogram 'VE', each marked, and a small metal corkscrew and needle, all in a lined red leather case
the case - 6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.