Antique 19th Century Campaign Cutlery Set With Rosewood Handles
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A Handsome Antique 19th Century Campaign Cutlery Set With Rosewood Handles. Stamped ‘Hunnikin 331 Euston Road N W’.
These were often used by military officers during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These sets were designed for portability and typically featured interlocking or nesting handles, as seen here.
This set is particularly elegant with brass collars (common in quality campaign sets for strength and a clean fit), rosewood handles with pins and a fork and knife combo that nests together.
The inscription “Hunnikin, 331 Euston Road, N.W.” was likely a retailer or outfitter based in London. It’s common for retailers like Hunnikin to have their name stamped on items sourced from Sheffield-based manufacturers (like John Watts or Joseph Rodgers). So while Hunnikin may not have made the cutlery themselves, they likely commissioned or retailed them to officers or travelers — possibly even to customers heading to British colonies.
Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound and functions well. Some age related wear and patina to the rosewood handles.
Measures 20.5cm x 2cm x 1cm
Weighs 80.46 grams