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19TH CENTURY
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A SET OF TWENTY-THREE SILVER-GILT MOUNTED AGATE CHEESE KNIVES
19TH CENTURY
The plain handes with scroll ferrule, the steel blades etched with Spencer crest within the garter motto below an earl's coronet, all contained in a fitted oak case, at least two handles repaired, one handle possibly replaced, seven blades replaced
The crest is possibly that of John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910). (23)
19TH CENTURY
The plain handes with scroll ferrule, the steel blades etched with Spencer crest within the garter motto below an earl's coronet, all contained in a fitted oak case, at least two handles repaired, one handle possibly replaced, seven blades replaced
The crest is possibly that of John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910). (23)
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Sale room notice
The handles are agate, not lapis lazuli as described in the catalogue.
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