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A Northern European carved ivory hafted knife and fork set
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A Northern European carved ivory hafted knife and fork set

LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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A Northern European carved ivory hafted knife and fork set
Late 17th or early 18th century
Modelled as figures carrying baskets of fish, the steel blade, struck with the London cutlers' dagger and maker's mark HOW, contained within a pressed leather case
The fork -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high, the knife -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) high (2)
Special notice
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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Simon Moore, Table Knives and Forks, Shire Publications Ltd.
Reference is made to William and Mary's reign, during which many Dutch knives with carved ivory hafts were imported. The English cutler's revived their own haft-carving skills, but many also relied upon importing carved examples from Dieppe.

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