Lot 166 , Three agate pistol handled knives and one fork, c.1770, 20.8cm - 27.5cm

Three agate pistol handled knives and one fork, c.1770, steel blades and tines, 20.8cm - 27.5cm
Estimate £100-150

All of the knives are in good condition except the octagonal handled example which has minute nicks to the edges. The fork handle has a crack and looks out of proportion for the fork it is set on.


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Sold for £130