An extremely rare set of six George II agate handled two proned forks, English circa 1740.

An extremely rare set of six George II agate handled two proned forks, English circa 1740.
An extremely rare set of six George II agate handled two proned forks, English circa 1740.
An extremely rare set of six George II agate handled two proned forks, English circa 1740.
An extremely rare set of six George II agate handled two proned forks, English circa 1740.

An extremely rare set of six George II agate handled two proned forks, English circa 1740.

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This exceptionally rare set of six forks have two pronged ends, which are attached to the handles with a ferrule engraved with foliate designs. The handles are made of the most unusual and beautifully shaded agate. It is especially rare to forks of this nature from this date, especially with such unusual handles. All pieces are in quite excellent condition.

Length: 6.25 inches, 15.63cm.

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