The Orkin Collection

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 724

Lot 724

Pair of Bow Moulded and Painted Pistol Shaped Knife and Fork Handles, c.1755

Pair of Bow Moulded and Painted Pistol Shaped Knife and Fork Handles, c.1755
Lot 724 Details
Pair of Bow Moulded and Painted Pistol Shaped Knife and Fork Handles, c.1755

with steel blade and tines and silver ferrules
knife overall length 10.9 in — 27.7 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto 
Label with Collection of Lois Ruth Lorie, No. 323

CONDITION DETAILS

Some wear to enamels and gilding; some pitting and discolouration on the steel; dents and small loss to the ferrule on the fork

LOT 724
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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