Lot 164 , A Chinese export porcelain handled knife and a fork, late 18th century, 10.2cm, fork repaired

A Chinese export porcelain handled knife and a fork, late 18th century, the knife painted in famille rose colours, 21cm, the fork underglaze blue with flowers, 21.3cm, together with two Samson of Paris porcelain cutlery handles, 10.2cm, fork repaired
Estimate £100-150

The famille rose knife has wear to the gilding and enamels and spotting to the blade. The blue and white fork is broken with sections lacking. The Samson handles are in good condition.


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Sold for £100