An ivory two-tyne carving fork, 18th century, possibly Indian

Session One
  • An ivory two-tyne carving fork, 18th century, possibly Indian


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
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An ivory two-tyne carving fork, 18th century, possibly Indian
the terminal carved with a figure clasping its hands, wrythen handle, engraved metal ferrule, with steel two-tyne fork, one tyne faceted, 29,5cm long; and a steel example, possibly Italian, with hammered faceted engraved handle, with crown-shaped terminal, 30,7cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export

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