Lot no. 1711
PAIR OF WEDDING KNIVES
England, London, c. 1600, dagger mark The Cutlers' Company London
Round/oval silver handles with floral decorations in coloured, translucent enamel cloisonné. Pierced grip caps. Centre-pointed blades, the blade bolster with relief decoration in the form of putti heads and poppies. Forge marks. Old inventory numbers 6341 and 6342 as well as 146 on the blades.
L approx. 21 and 21.4 cm respectively.
Enamelling fragmentarily preserved, blades corroded. Signs of use.
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