TWO-PIECE CUTLERY SET WITH PENKNIFE AND ETCHING KNIFE Italian, 1st half of the 17th century. Long, tapered ivory handles, the ends of the blades carved with female herms and acanthus leaf ornamentation. The etching knife with a leaf-shaped iron blade, engraved with leaves at the base and gilt. The penknife with a pointed iron blade on the cutting side. Engraved and gilt at the base. L 32 cm. Stress cracks, small puttied restoration to the etching knife handle. Blades corroded. This object has a trade licence for the EU. Due to the use of protected materials, this object may not leave the EU.