On offer is a rare and visually striking antique Indian carving set featuring a knife and fork housed in a beautifully hand-carved wooden case. Likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, this piece showcases the traditional craftsmanship of colonial or princely India with its elegant fan motif and distinctive pistol grip handle.

This is more than a utilitarian object — it’s a captivating conversation starter that adds depth and character to any curated interior or collection.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Authentic hardwood casing – finely hand-carved with fan and leaf designs
✅ Traditional Indian form – pistol grip handle for ergonomic hold
✅ Original brass mounts and clasps – beautifully aged with patina
✅ Condition: Aged surface wear and crackling consistent with age, but structurally sound and complete
✅ Fully functional – both knife and fork fit snugly in sheath
✅ Rare to find intact with original matched pieces

💡 Styling Tip:
Display on a console or as part of a gallery wall with ethnographic or colonial-era decor. Adds gravitas to curated vignettes and masculine studies alike.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of South Asian militaria or antique cutlery
✔️ Decorators seeking conversation-starting curios
✔️ Unique Father’s Day or heritage-inspired gifting
✔️ Museum-quality additions to ethnographic displays

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes:
Likely handcrafted in northern India, this piece reflects a crossover of utility and artistry, often gifted or used in ceremonial settings. The wooden sheath bears an etched fan or floral motif, possibly symbolic of welcome or protection.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
We ship worldwide, with tracked and insured options. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout — no surprises.

This is not just a knife and fork — it’s a piece of cultural memory, hand-carved and meant to last generations.

📌 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a tangible slice of Indian decorative arts history.

stock code 190525