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Rare Pair George III Antique Sheffield Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Folding Fruit Knife & Fork Cased C1800 (1 of 10)
RegencySilver Antiques
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We have a passion for English and Continental silver, with pieces dating from the 18th to 20th centuries - Georgian, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Our collection includes dining silverware such as flatware, cruets, casters, and napkin rings, as well as boxes, stationery, and nécessaires. We also love sourcing unique Asian silver, including Burmese, Chinese, and Indian pieces. Provenance matters deeply to us. Every item we offer is a genuine vintage or antique piece, carefully chosen for its quality and authenticity. We take great pride in inspecting each piece meticulously, so you can buy with confidence and enjoy a little piece of history in your home.
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Rare Pair George III Antique Sheffield Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Folding Fruit Knife & Fork Cased C1800

REF: LA568275
£395
€455
$523
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Apr 20181257 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
LoveAntiques Dealersince Apr 20181257 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Description
A rare pair of matching George III antique sterling silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife and fork. Featuring genuine mother-of-pearl scales, hand-engraved with elegant leaf and wheat motifs. Sterling silver blade and tines, each bearing George III duty marks and lion passants only, which is not unusual for the period. Brass liners to the spines with decorative filework. Housed in their original case. HALLMARKS: Sheffield, SILVER fineness 925 DIMENSIONS: Length: CLOSED 7.8cm (3 1/8”), OPEN 14.2cm (5 1/2”), approx. WEIGHT: 39.5g combined (excluding case)
measurements
Length:
7.8 cm
Weight:
39.5 g
declaration
RegencySilver Antiques has clarified that the Rare Pair George III Antique Sheffield Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Folding Fruit Knife & Fork Cased C1800 (LA568275) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1800
condition
The fruitknife has a hairline on one side of the mother-of-pearl, and the blade tip is slightly blunted at the very point; otherwise, both pieces are in good condition, showing only minor age-related wear. The blade and fork open smoothly and lock securely at both 90° and 180°. The blade has a very slight, barely perceptible wobble and closes with a gentle snap, while the fork has no wobble and closes with a strong snap.
location
This Rare Pair George III Antique Sheffield Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Folding Fruit Knife & Fork Cased C1800 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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