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Antique Silver Folding Fruitknife by Mappin Bros 1896/1897
REF: G1-15 / LA577512
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Description
A lovely folding silver Bladed fruit-knife with mother of pearl handle and a vacant cartouche in oval form. The hallmarks show it was assayed in Sheffield by the quality makers Mappin Brothers in 1896/1897. Closed it measures 6.5cm and open 11cm.
measurements
Length:
11 cm
Weight:
15.83 mg
Closed 6.5cm
declaration
Larkin & Gallow has clarified that the Antique Silver Folding Fruitknife by Mappin Bros 1896/1897 (LA577512) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1896 / 1897
condition
Good period condition. Mother of pearl has a lovely sheen to it, vacant cartouche. Hallmarks are clear, there is a slight wobble to the tip of the blade.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1896 / 1897
location
This Antique Silver Folding Fruitknife by Mappin Bros 1896/1897 is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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