Lot 343
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A NORTH ITALIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL VENEEREED AND GOLD INLAID TRUFFLE SLICER
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A NORTH ITALIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL VENEEREED AND GOLD INLAID TRUFFLE SLICER

MID-19TH CENTURY

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A NORTH ITALIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL VENEEREED AND GOLD INLAID TRUFFLE SLICER
MID-19TH CENTURY
in original gilt-tooled green leather case
9½ in. (24.1 cm.) long; 4 in. (10 cm.) wide
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

'It is claimed that Italy has the best white and black truffles in the world, and for Italians, hunting and gathering the fruits of the earth is in the blood. If you love the decadence of truffles then you should have the most decadent truffle slicer to go with it, and this is it. It just shows that even a hundred years ago they loved great food and truffles.'
Tom Aikens, London Restauranteur and Chef

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