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Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork - Antique Circa 1880

£1,395.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver gilt and agate handled travelling knife and fork set - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection

SKU C4116

This exceptional antique Indian silver gilt and agate handle knife and fork set consists of a table knife and fork.


The silver blade of the knife has a plain rounded form and the fork has four tines.


The surfaces of the knife and fork are plain and unembellished.


The silver gilt ferrule of each piece is embellished with pin struck and stylised bud style borders, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'EEW' to the reverse surface.


This impressive antique knife and fork set retains the original and impressive faceted agate handles, each ornamented with a ribbed design to the lower portion.


These exceptional examples of antique flatware are fitted to the impressive original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, which secures with two hinged catches.


Each piece of this Indian cutlery set retains the original gilding.


Date: Circa 1880

This antique Indian cutlery set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The original box is in presentation condition.

The Indian hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of of the knife blade are all very clear.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Indian silverware.


Knife

Length 20.2cm/8"

Width 1.9cm/0.7"


Fork

Length 17.5cm/6.9"

Width 1.8cm/0.7"


Not measurable as agate handles


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