[Cutlery] Matched Pair of 18th Century Abalone and Brass UtensilsA finely made matched pair of 18th century cutlery, including one broad knife and a two tined fork with faceted mother of pearl handles inlaid with bands of brass, green stone, and ebony. Knife measures 8. 62 inches (22 cm). Europe, early 18th century. It is relatively uncommon to find a matched pair of cutlery from this period. Forks were introduced as early as the 11th century, but were extremely controversial and even scandalous for hundreds of