Lot 1680 - S20 An important private collection of antique cutlery - Thursday, 21. March 2024, 10.00 AM
LARGE KNIFE WITH AMBER HANDLE IN THE SHAPE OF A HUNTER
Probably Gdansk or Königsberg, 17th century.
Amber handle carved all round in the form of a hunter with a dog. The hunter's face carved in bone or bone amber. Handle cap in the form of a gilt brass hat with button end. Octagonal engraved brass collar. Blade with tip on the cutting edge. Smith's mark.
L 27.6 cm.
Losses to the amber. Chips to the collar. Broken and loose below the skirt. Losses to the amber on the rear side. Blade worn and corroded.
Losses to the amber. Chips to the collar. Broken and loose below the skirt. Losses to the amber on the rear side. Blade worn and corroded.
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Sold for CHF 22 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.