Early 19th-century (c1810) GEORGIAN Solid Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl MOP English Antique Folding Pocket Fruit Pen Knife Penknife
$159.35
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL POCKET FOLDING KNIFE - EXCELLENT WORKING ORDER
Rare early 19th-century (c1810) sterling silver & MOP fruit folding knife.
Sterling silver hallmarked blade.
Genuine mother of pearl panels on both sides.
The hinge mechanism is good and firm. It latches at 90° and then 180°. It gives a nice snap sound when closing.
Good blade - the silver still has good thickness and heavy gauge - not flimsy.
Clear hallmarks.
A fine early piece, genuine circa 207 year old English antique folding knife.
If you require a gift box, it is available at additional cost, please ask for details.
HALLMARKS: Sheffield, STERLING fineness 92.5%. Maker's mark not struck, this is common for early/pre-1820 George III penknives.
DATE: circa 1810
DIMENSION: Length : CLOSED 7.2cm (2 7/8"). OPEN 13.2cm (5 1/8") approx.
WEIGHT: 16.6g
CONDITION: Excellent condition for its age without damage. Slight dent to the tip of the blade. Well preserved. No splits to the mother pearl panels. The streaks on the panels are natural texture of the MOP and not cracks.
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