Anyone knows what this is ... please ?

[Akanthus]

Originally Posted by fernando

I assume this is no weapon, nor a toy either; rather 'rafinée' for a toy.
The handle in mother of pearl, the blade and grip spine finely engraved ... and even a double mark on the blade.
Let me not doubt this little knife has a practical purpose.
Your Gentlemen's help would be much appreciated.


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Hi Fernando,
The knife looks like a piece of a carter's cutlery of the late18th.or 19th.century .But fork and spoon are missing.I think it's made for preparing food.