Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Tyne and Wear, UK
Address
35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond
Newcastle
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
NE2 2SU
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener
REF: C8384 / LA473521
£1,195
€1,381
$1,594
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Description
This is an exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener has an elongated oval form.
The surface of the rounded handle is embellished with fine bright cut engraved floral decoration, accented with birds in flight to the lower portion.
The hinged blade of this antique silver letter opener/fruit knife pivots and is contained within the handle.
This exceptional folding knife was crafted by the renowned silversmith Sampson Mordan II of Sampson Mordan & Co.
Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co (Sampson Mordan II)
Origin: London, England
measurements
Height:
0.3 cm
Width:
2 cm
Length:
21.6 cm
Length collapsed 16.9cm/6.65'
Weight:-
1.6 troy ounces/49.1g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener (LA473521) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1883
condition
This Victorian silver pocketknife is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and is in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the handle, in addition to part hallmarks to either side of the concealing portion are very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Please see images 11 and 12.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Victorian fruit knife in sterling silver.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1883
location
This Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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