Travel knife with a shagreen case (missing parts and restorations); the folding steel blade is marked “LANGRE”; the handle is made of mother-of-pearl inlays set with rosette-shaped rivets in 525-th gold, the ferrule also made of 525-thousandths gold and chiseled. 18th century. Height of case: 12.5 cm - Length of blade when unfolded: 22 cm - Gross weight: 48 g Note: The tradition of cutlery making has been documented since the mid- 15th century in the city of Langres and reached its golden age in the 18th century, with more than 80 master craftsmen.