Antique French Carving Set in the Original Black Box

Description

A fine pair of horn handled carving utensils with ornamental silver plated ferules. The knife blade is marked “PARIS.” Nice … more A fine pair of horn handled carving utensils with ornamental silver plated ferules. The knife blade is marked “PARIS.” Nice black faux leather box is in very good condition, snaps closed, lined with red silk, and is labeled with the merchant’s name “A. Mendes, Bordeaux.” Late 19th century. Utensils: very good antique condition with light wear, light patina to the knife blade. Blade is very sharp.
Knife: 11 ¾
Fork: 10 ¼
Box Size: 15 ¼ X 2 ¾ X 1 ¼ less