Vintage Encore Horn Handled Carving Set by Thomas Turner & Co
This cased vintage carving set by Thomas Turner & Co comprises a carving knife, a carving fork and a sharpening steel, presented together in a wooden box with a pink satin lining and a red velvet-lined tray. The knife blade is stamped with the Encore name, the maker’s name and the words “Cutlers to His Majesty”, identifying the set as the Encore line from Thomas Turner & Co. The carving knife has a long, broad steel blade and a horn handle with a metal collar at the junction with the blade. The sharpening steel has a matching dark handle, and the carving fork has a lighter coloured handle with two long tines. The set is a traditional piece suited to a dining collection or a display of vintage kitchenalia.
Good Age-Related Wear and a Traditional Presentation Case
The set shows wear consistent with its age. The carving knife blade has surface marking, scratches and areas of discolouration, and the velvet lining of the tray and the satin lining of the lid show signs of handling. The fitted case is intact and the tray holds each piece securely. The maker’s mark on the blade remains legible. Items of this type, with a clear maker’s mark and a traditional cased presentation, are often of interest to collectors of Sheffield and British cutlery and to buyers seeking a vintage carving set for everyday or display use.