England, 19th century, signed "Rodgers Cutlery Her Majesty." Set of meat carving utensils including fork, knife, and sharpener, each with walrus tusk handles, having mellowed yellow hues. Metal components are carbon steel. Comes with an early 20th century knife with Bakelite handle and stainless steel blade. Early example of the first use of modern plastics. Size: 13" L (33 cm)

This is a pre-Act piece of walrus ivory under the MMPA and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. We guarantee that the piece was made prior to 1972.

Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection

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Each intact and excellent.