Antique Landers Frary Clark Stag Antler Carving Knife Fork Set Aetna Works

Antique two-piece meat carving set manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark of New Britain, Connecticut.  The set includes a long carving knife and matching two-tine serving fork. Both pieces feature genuine stag antler handles with decorative silver-colored ferrules. The carving fork has an unusual hinged mechanical guard/rest near the base of the tines.  The knife blade is stamped:  LANDERS FRARY & CLARK  AETNA WORKS  Likely produced during the late 19th or early 20th century.  Included:  Carving knife  Two-tine carving fork  Condition:  Antique preowned condition with substantial age-related wear. The carbon-steel knife blade has oxidation, dark staining, surface pitting, scratches and edge wear. The fork also shows tarnish, oxidation and surface wear. Stag handles retain attractive natural texture and coloration with normal age-related wear. The fork mechanism moves, but no guarantee is made regarding its original adjustment or performance. Silver-colored fittings have tarnish and have not been tested or confirmed as sterling silver.  No storage case or sharpening steel is included.  Please review all photographs closely for blade condition, handle condition, markings and construction. Sold as an antique collectible and display or restoration piece. Hand wash only; do not place in a dishwasher.  Factory: Aetna Works, New Britain, Connecticut