Lot 171 , A Saint Cloud or Mennecy white glazed porcelain pistol handled knife and fork, c.1740-60, 21cm and 22.5cm

A Saint Cloud or Mennecy white glazed porcelain pistol handled knife and fork, c.1740-60, with chequer moulding, unmarked, later fittings, 21cm and 22.5cm
Estimate £100-150

Both handles have typical minor glaze imperfections, the fork there appears to be a splinter or blister on the handle where it meets the ferrule and obviously the blade and the fork are later.


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Sold for £170