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Carving Set

ca.1955 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three piece carving set consisting of a carving knife, fork and steel sharpener. The handles have a curved profile, flat sides and a rounded end. The elongated blade of the knife dips towards the pointed tip, curved cutting edge; the fork has a curved tang, terminating in two, flared curved prongs, the steel, a tapered rod with a striated surface.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Carving Knife
  • Carving Fork
  • Knife Sharpener
Materials and techniques
Stainless steel
Brief description
Carving set, stainless steel, Italy, Milan, ca.1955, made by Angesa.
Physical description
Three piece carving set consisting of a carving knife, fork and steel sharpener. The handles have a curved profile, flat sides and a rounded end. The elongated blade of the knife dips towards the pointed tip, curved cutting edge; the fork has a curved tang, terminating in two, flared curved prongs, the steel, a tapered rod with a striated surface.
Dimensions
  • Carving knife length: 32cm
  • Carving knife width: 2.5cm (maximum)
  • Carving fork length: 26cm
  • Carving fork width: 2.5cm (maximum)
  • Sharpening steel length: 30cm
  • Sharpening steel width: 2.5cm (maximum)
Marks and inscriptions
ANGESA CUTLERS / STAINLESS / ITALY / PATENTED (On the blade)
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.138-1959

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Record createdJune 1, 2009
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