Knife and Fork with Leather Case

mid 18th century knife: 7 3/8 in. (18.73 cm);fork: 7 1/4 in. (18.42 cm) Citation Source image

Because cutlery was not common during the 18th century, wealthy travelers frequently carried their own sets with them. This particularly elegant set has agate handles mounted with openwork gold representing birds in scrolls and hunters with spears. The fitted leather case wit...

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19071
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Leon Gruel, Paris; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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