American Civil War Era fork with leather sheath

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American Civil War Era fork with leather sheath, 19th C
4 tine metal fork with wooden handle, inlaid with pewter.
Rare find being complete with its original hand stitched black leather sheath. The sheath is designed to fit on a belt.
Both fork and sheath in well used but still study condition with traces of rust and tarnish, small pieces of pewter inlay missing.
Period repair to one side at the top of the sheath.



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DateLate 19th Century : 1860s DimensionsTotal length 24cm when closed, fork 20cm, sheath 19cm. ConditionBoth fork and sheath in well used condition. Codeas1034a170 / 18eb119 Price SOLD £55.00 StatusSold SellerForte Antiques York Telephone07966224238 or 01904423816 Non UK callers :+44 7966224238 or +44 1904423816Emailforteantiques@gmail.com

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