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Lot 138 - Grouping of Nine Antique Engraved Fish Knives and Forks with Carved Bone Handles Depicting Animals and Landscape Scenes, Marked J.H. Potter, Sheffield

Lot 138 - Grouping of Nine Antique Engraved Fish Knives and Forks with Carved Bone Handles Depicting Animals and Landscape Scenes, Marked J.H. Potter, Sheffield

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Grouping of nine antique fish knives and forks consisting of five forks and four knives. Each piece has an engraved silver-plated blade or tine head with scrolling foliate decoration, joined to a carved bone handle by an ornamental ferrule. The bone handles are individually carved and stained with scenic vignettes depicting animals in landscape settings including rabbits, deer, and birds framed by scrollwork cartouches.

The blades are stamped "J.H. Potter" with a Sheffield mark. The forks are four-tined with engraved dot and arch decoration on the face.

Condition shows overall tarnish and surface scratching to the metal components. The bone handles show age-related toning and minor surface wear.

Auction Date: 11/12/2026

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