Oyster or fruit Set: Inlaid Wooden Box
Set of oyster opening tools or fruit serving set. 20th century. 12 knives and ferrule oyster/clam/shellfish opening tools. In inlaid wood box featuring a man playing an instrument into the ear horn of another man. Interior of box is lined with green felt cloth with spaces for the knives and tools. Knive are 3 1/2" long (folded), 5 3/4" long (unfolded). Opening tools are 4 1/2" long. Box diameter is 10", 2 1/8" tall. Wood box has some cracking, some oxiation on metal parts of tools. Good condition otherwise.Keywords: seafood, restaurant, dinner party, lunch, antique, vintage, decoration
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Set of oyster opening tools or fruit serving set. 20th century. 12 knives and ferrule oyster/clam/shellfish opening tools. In inlaid wood box featuring a man playing an instrument into the ear horn of another man. Interior of box is lined with green felt cloth with spaces for the knives and tools. Knive are 3 1/2" long (folded), 5 3/4" long (unfolded). Opening tools are 4 1/2" long. Box diameter is 10", 2 1/8" tall. Wood box has some cracking, some oxiation on metal parts of tools. Good condition otherwise.Keywords: seafood, restaurant, dinner party, lunch, antique, vintage, decoration