Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The blades are beautifully shaped and engraved with ginkgo and other leaves.
The handles are wonderfully carved ivory, in very good condition. The knives are enclosed in their original leather case, lined with striking blue silk and velvet.
Size-8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide.
With lovely colour and patina, these are in very good condition, and are wonderful to use for butter, cheese or pate, or to give as a gift.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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