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Rare Georgian Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knife, Sheffield 1816
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Rare Georgian Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knife, Sheffield 1816

19th century
Description

This is a delightful George III silver folding silver fruit knife in excellent condition. It has the most exquiste mother of pearl handle, engraved with a bird amongst foliage. The handle inlaid with a rectangular silver reserve. The blade with a bright-cut border and set of hallmarks. It is only partially hallmarked; ie no maker's mark , which was often the case for fruit knives and forks. Good Georgian fruit knives are scarce and it is therefore nice to find a Georgian example in pristine condition.

Hallmarks:

Duty Mark (George III)

Lion Passant.

Sheffield date letter "Y" for 1816.

Dimensions:

15.5 cm / 6.1 inches open.

8.5 cm / 3.2 inches closed.

Condition:

Very good condition.

No damage to the mother of pearl.

Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order.

Good clear hallmarks.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1022928
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT91
Description
This is a delightful George III silver folding silver fruit knife in excellent condition. It has the most exquiste mother of pearl handle, engraved with a bird amongst foliage. The handle inlaid with a rectangular silver reserve. The blade with a bright-cut border and set of hallmarks.
It is only partially hallmarked; ie no maker's mark , which was often the case for fruit knives and forks.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Good Georgian fruit knives are scarce and it is therefore nice to find a Georgian example in pristine condition.

fig 1. RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL FOLDING FRUIT KNIFE, SHEFFIELD 1816
fig 1. Rare Georgian Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knife, Sheffield 1816

Hallmarks:

Duty Mark (George III)

Lion Passant.

Sheffield date letter "Y" for 1816.

Dimensions:

15.5 cm / 6.1 inches open.

8.5 cm / 3.2 inches closed.

Condition:

Very good condition.

No damage to the mother of pearl.

fig 2. RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL FOLDING FRUIT KNIFE, SHEFFIELD 1816
fig 2. Rare Georgian Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knife, Sheffield 1816

Dual folding spring mechanism in very good working order.

Good clear hallmarks.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022928
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT91
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL FOLDING FRUIT KNIFE, SHEFFIELD 1816
RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL FOLDING FRUIT KNIFE, SHEFFIELD 1816
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RARE GEORGIAN SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL FOLDING FRUIT KNIFE, SHEFFIELD 1816
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