A set of Victorian shibayama knives and forks, six place set...

Hammer

£1,200

A set of Victorian shibayama knives and forks, six place setting, the blades and tines with engraved foliate detail, the ivory coloured handles inset with birds, butterflies, flowers and foliage in mother of pearl, hardstone and gilt metal, forks 17.2cm long, knives 21cm long (12)

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The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future.

All examples show loss to the handles, varying from minor to heavy. Please see additional pictures for illustration. Blades/Tines and mounts all show scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no splitting, major damage or repair. There are no hallmarks to any of the pieces.