Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2021 : Sale A1221 Lot 1032
MANU LAPLACE 1515, FRANCE, A HAND-MADE LOCK-KNIFE WITH FLAMED BEECH-WOOD AND BONE SCALES, MODEL 1515 100,

Product Details

MANU LAPLACE 1515, FRANCE,
A HAND-MADE LOCK-KNIFE WITH FLAMED BEECH-WOOD AND BONE SCALES, MODEL '1515 100',
with oxidized drop-point 2 1/2in. line-locking blade with polished irregular margin on both sides along its length, stained, stabilised flamed beech-wood forward bolsters with polished bone scales, polished liners with satin finished mainspring with a further irregular polished margin and inlet midway with a piece of flamed beech-wood, the interior hand inscribed 'LA VIE NE VAUT D'ETRE VECUE SANS AMOUR' (Life is not worth living without love) together with the makers signature, complete with a leather storage pouch, unused in its makers card carton

Provenance: This knife has a current retail price of £630



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Estimate £300-500

This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
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