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A trio of antique carving utensils manufactured by Thomas Turner & Company, operating under the ‘Encore’ brand name at Suffolk Works, Sheffield. The set comprises one large carving knife, one carving fork, and one sharpening steel. Each utensil features a genuine staghorn handle secured by a metal ferrule. The blades, tines, and steel are crafted from steel. The set is presented in its original fitted, hinged case, which is covered in black leatherette or paper and lined with ruched deep red velvet/satin fabric. The manufacturer’s mark, “ENCORE / THOMAS TURNER & COMPY / SUFFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD, ” is stamped into the carving knife blade and embossed in gilt on the interior lid lining.
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