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A set of twelve German faience cutlery handles, probably Künersberg, mid 18th century image 1
A set of twelve German faience cutlery handles, probably Künersberg, mid 18th century image 2
Lot 15

A set of twelve German faience cutlery handles, probably Künersberg, mid 18th century

14 June 2017, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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A set of twelve German faience cutlery handles, probably Künersberg, mid 18th century

Each finely painted with a continuous landscape scene depicting elegant figures, including Italian Comedy and huntsmen, the base with a border of gilt panels enclosing scrollwork, mounted with six three-pronged forks and six knife blades, the blades with crowned * maker's mark, the handles: 6.2cm to 7.4cm (some fine hairline cracks) (12)

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Provenance:
Otto and Magdalena Blohm Collection, Hamburg;
Thence by descent, sold Christie's London, 6 December 2004, lot 345

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