Pair Of Knives With Saint Cloud Porcelain Handle - 18th Century
Knife with a Saint-Cloud porcelain handle shaped as an octagonal prism, decorated with a chinoiserie motif accompanied by vegetal designs in blue camaieu.
The hand-forged French blade is marked with a figure blowing a wind instrument.
This pair of knives is distinguished by three singular features:
– The chinoiserie decoration is unprecedented; could it be an experimental piece or a special commission?
– Despite the refinement of the object, the ferrule and pommel were fitted in pewter rather than silver.
– On the central section of each blade is a through brass inlay, marked with a dot.
I am unable to explain the reason for this addition by the cutler.
Good condition, with wear to the porcelain and the blades.
Dimensions:
Length: 26.5 cm
France, Saint-Cloud, early 18th century
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Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Porcelain
Length: 26,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1661067
Availability: In stock
