A set of twelve French early 19th Century gold-mounted mother-of-pearl and steel dessert knives, the mounts decorated with flowers and foliate, the handles with shield-shaped cartouches engraved with armorials and coronets, in a fitted case. (12) | Christie's

Sale 4487

Old and Modern Silver

London, South Kensington

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26 November 1991

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Lot 143

A set of twelve French early 19th Century gold-mounted mother-of-pearl and steel dessert knives, the mounts decorated with flowers and foliate, the handles with shield-shaped cartouches engraved with armorials and coronets, in a fitted case. (12)

Price realised

GBP 286

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 250

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A set of twelve French early 19th Century gold-mounted mother-of-pearl and steel dessert knives, the mounts decorated with flowers and foliate, the handles with shield-shaped cartouches engraved with armorials and coronets, in a fitted case. (12)
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