Lot Essay
Cf. Peter Brown (Ed.), British Cutlery, An Illustrated History of Design, History and Use (2001), p.103, no. 70.
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Venetian millefiori knife handle
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The tapering cylindrical handle enclosing scattered millefiori canes on a scrambled-ground, with contemporary white metal blade
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) long overall
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The tapering cylindrical handle enclosing scattered millefiori canes on a scrambled-ground, with contemporary white metal blade
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) long overall
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