LOT OF 2: 18TH CENTURY KNIVES, ONE WITH FOLDING FORK.
A) Mediterranean folding knife woth single-edged blade scalloped along top edge. Handle with alternating decorated panels of brass and bone on both sides. CONDITION: Blade shows some sharpening and retains a spotted grey patina. Blade does not completely close and bone shows some light wear. B) Folding knife and fork, probably American. Single edged blade stamped "JMB" on one side, opposite end has a hand-forged folding fork. Grip of birdseye maple. CONDITION: Blade slightly loose, steel components retain a grey patina. Handle retains a dry untouched surface. A lot of two very nice early folding knives. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 3-3/8", B) 2-3/4"Overall Length: A) 7-1/2", B) 8-1/2"Serial Number:
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A) Mediterranean folding knife woth single-edged blade scalloped along top edge. Handle with alternating decorated panels of brass and bone on both sides. CONDITION: Blade shows some sharpening and retains a spotted grey patina. Blade does not completely close and bone shows some light wear. B) Folding knife and fork, probably American. Single edged blade stamped "JMB" on one side, opposite end has a hand-forged folding fork. Grip of birdseye maple. CONDITION: Blade slightly loose, steel components retain a grey patina. Handle retains a dry untouched surface. A lot of two very nice early folding knives. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 3-3/8", B) 2-3/4"Overall Length: A) 7-1/2", B) 8-1/2"Serial Number:
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