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Item #

A3577

1860s Fork and Knife for Amputee Civil War

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Price $

550

This is a middle to late 1800s Fork and Knife for Amputee with only one arm and hand.  It folds up into handle.  Instrument most likely is French origin with stamp on blade of “Deposé 76”.  Knife is sharp on two sides.  Fork has three pointed prongs to pick up dinner.  Blade is hand-forged steel and handle has Bakelite substance.  Bakelite handle appears to have been repaired in rivets, but instrument still is operational.  There is slight damage around rivets end and light rust on blade that could easily be polished off.  Open length is 8”.   Folded length is 4.5”.

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