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Details
An ivory and steel hafted twin tined fork, probably Dutch, 17th century
the fluted handle inlaid with stars and foliage -- 77/8in. (20cm.) long; and a copy of Sotheby's & Co's catalogue, of Wednesday April 7th, 1937, detailing the latter as part of lot 90 (distressed) (2)
the fluted handle inlaid with stars and foliage -- 77/8in. (20cm.) long; and a copy of Sotheby's & Co's catalogue, of Wednesday April 7th, 1937, detailing the latter as part of lot 90 (distressed) (2)
Provenance
Sold 'The Property of a Lady', Sotheby's London, 7th April 1937, lot 90, with footnote 'The knife (not included in the present lot) and fork were formerly the property of Napoleon, and were presented to one of his Generals, from whom they have descended direct to the present owner.'
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