Two French tortoiseshell, steel and gold dessert knives, Paris, possibly 1750-1756, late 18th century

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  • Two French tortoiseshell, steel and gold dessert knives, Paris, possibly 1750-1756, late 18th century

LOT 65

Two French tortoiseshell, steel and gold dessert knives, Paris, possibly 1750-1756, late 18th century

Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
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About this Item

Two French tortoiseshell, steel and gold dessert knives, Paris, possibly 1750-1756, late 18th century
cased, one with steel blade inscribed GRANGFREI, the other with gold blade, each with gold ferrules, caps and sleeves, repairs,each 19cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export

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Provenance

Christie's, 6 November 1996, lot 570.

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