Lot 038 - Vintage Indian Carving Set in Pair of Carved Wood Cases with Large Fork, Knife and Six Steak Knives, 18" L

Lot 038 - Vintage Indian Carving Set in Pair of Carved Wood Cases with Large Fork, Knife and Six Steak Knives, 18" LThis vintage Indian carving set comprises two carved wood cases with brass end caps and posts. The cases feature relief carved decoration including central diamond motifs and foliate borders. One case contains a large carving fork and knife with carved wood handles matching the case decoration. The second case houses six steak knives with similarly decorated handles. The knife blades show age appropriate patina and surface wear. The carved wood cases

Antique board-mounted photograph depicting a man and woman standing behind a table displaying jars of honey for sale beneath a tent or canopy

losses to veneer

Back face reveals bare rusted metal with some structural details visible

The domed lid bears an additional circular portrait medallion of a female figure in profile surrounded by ivy

titled "Odd Fellows — 15

Side panels carry detailed use directions for adults and children

Clarence Sheftall

The sign is executed on a hardboard panel with rounded corners

The cross-and-triangle devices are consistent with both Christian Trinitarian symbolism and late 19th century esoteric fraternal regalia

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There are also a couple small chips on the front glass

all others are present