the first, French, late 19^th Century, by Mathieu, steel with detachable shank and screw adjustment, with cross hatch, studded, ebony handle – 39cm. long; the second, French, late 19^th Century, by Collin et Cie, steel cautery, the detachable curved shank with screw adjustment, with cross hatch, ebony handle – 37.2cm. long

Note: The first previously bought at Christie’s on 3^rd March, 1992 (Lot 89). The second was previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 27th September, 1997 (Lot 83).