Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife Sheffield 1929. Sewing Tool, Pen Nib Cutter, Antique Silver ornate buying folding knife
A lovely antique silver bladed folding fruit knife/pen knife with Mother.
A lovely antique silver bladed folding fruit knife/pen knife with Mother of Pearl handle. These were also used for sewing and as pen nib cutters.
It is hallmarked for Sheffield 1929 with the maker's initials JYC (John Yeomans Cowlishaw)
DIMENSIONS: Knife: Length 4 5/8 inches (11.5 cms) open, 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) closed
CONDITION: The knife is in a good antique condition with the silver shining up superbly. Good clear hallmarks. One crack across the top of the cartouche to the Mother of Pearl handle (please see our photos).. Closes very firmly, no damage to the blade.
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