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Antique Silver Leg-of-…. – The Elegant Victorian Carving Tool That Made Roast Dinners Easier

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The mysterious object is a Victorian-era leg-of-lamb holder, also called a manche à gigot. Its purpose was practical: to steady a roast while the host carved portions at the table. The gripping mechanism and adjustable screw secured the joint, while the decorative handle gave the carver control. In late nineteenth- continue reading …

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