E Mercier & Co Folding Champagne Knife c1890

Description

Heading : E Mercier & Co folding Champagne knife c1890
Date : c1890
Period : Victoria
Origin : Paris France
Decoration : Bone handles impressed with ‘E Mercier & Co Champagne’
Size :  Length open 15.5cm. length closed 9.3cm
Condition : Age related oxidation to the blade. scratching to bone handles
Restoration : None
Weight : 56 grams 

This rare advertising Champagne knife was produced in Paris at the height of the Belle Epoque when Champagne flowed freely and the people of France were free to express themselves artistically. academically and culturally.

The heavy curved blade was designed to cut the foil and wax from a bottle. then when not in use is folds back into the bone mounted handles. Still usable today this knife is an absolute must for the wine antique collector.