Lot 174 , Four Bow pistol handled knives or forks, c.1755-60, 20.5 - 28.5cm

Four Bow pistol handled knives or forks, c.1755-60, three painted in blue and white, the two forks with C scrolls and cornucopia and the knife with bell husk and foliage, the last a knife painted in kakiemon style with the wheatsheaf pattern (cracked), 20.5 - 28.5cm
Estimate £150-200

The two forks are in reasonable condiytion. The blue and white knife has been broken and re-stuck next to the ferrule as has the kakiemon style handle.


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Sold for £180