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Antique French Châtellerault Pocket Knife. 38.5 cm. France, 19th century
Beautiful antique French pocket knife in very good condition. With hand-decorated grip scales. Mid-19th century.
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Antique French Pocket Knife from Châtellerault. 38.5 cm. France, 19th Century
Antique French pocket knife from Châtellerault, 38.5 cm in length, manufactured in the 19th century. This exquisite piece stands out for its beautiful antler handle scales, hand-decorated with a delicate floral motif and a curious anthropomorphic figure. The decoration is in excellent condition, complete and showing no signs of wear. The handle scales are generally in very good condition and lend the pocketknife a truly unique beauty. At the end, the handle is topped by a silver-plated metal piece consisting of several joined spheres, decorated with engraved horizontal bands. The steel blade is simple and smooth; at some point, it was blunted and shortened. The pocket knife features two original rings: one made of white metal at the tip and another made of brass where the handle joins the blade.
This antique French pocket knife from Châtellerault, measuring 38.5 cm in length, will stand out in any display case or collection thanks to its attractive design and authenticity.
Dimensions: Length: Closed: 22.5 cm. Open: 38.5 cm.
Antique French pocket knife from Châtellerault, 38.5 cm in length, manufactured in the 19th century. This exquisite piece stands out for its beautiful antler handle scales, hand-decorated with a delicate floral motif and a curious anthropomorphic figure. The decoration is in excellent condition, complete and showing no signs of wear. The handle scales are generally in very good condition and lend the pocketknife a truly unique beauty. At the end, the handle is topped by a silver-plated metal piece consisting of several joined spheres, decorated with engraved horizontal bands. The steel blade is simple and smooth; at some point, it was blunted and shortened. The pocket knife features two original rings: one made of white metal at the tip and another made of brass where the handle joins the blade.
This antique French pocket knife from Châtellerault, measuring 38.5 cm in length, will stand out in any display case or collection thanks to its attractive design and authenticity.
Dimensions: Length: Closed: 22.5 cm. Open: 38.5 cm.