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Early Antique George III Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Pocket Folding Fruit Knife - Sheffield c.1780
REF: LA583487
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Description
A lovely antique George III folding fruit knife, c. 1780, with a well-functioning blade.
Features a genuine mother-of-pearl handle with shaped scales, a hallmarked sterling silver blade, brass liners, and an elongated bolster with a ribbed texture, complementing the decorated gadrooned spine.
Supplied in a presentation box, suitable for display or gifting.
HALLMARKS: Sheffield, SILVER fineness 925
measurements
Weight:
12.8 g
Length: CLOSED 6.7cm (2 5/8"). OPEN 12cm (4 3/4") approx.
declaration
RegencySilver Antiques has clarified that the Early Antique George III Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Pocket Folding Fruit Knife - Sheffield c.1780 (LA583487) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1780
condition
Good antique condition with some age-related wear. Clean throughout. The blade operates smoothly with a firm half-stop at 90° and a firm open position at 180°, with a strong snap on closing and no blade play. The mother-of-pearl scales display pleasing, vivid iridescence and are free from damage.
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Date of Manufacture:
c.1780
location
This Early Antique George III Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Pocket Folding Fruit Knife - Sheffield c.1780 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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