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Edwardian Silver & Mop Combined Folding Fruit Knife and Patented Orange Peeler
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Edwardian Silver & Mop Combined Folding Fruit Knife and Patented Orange Peeler

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 April 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Description

An interesting combination of a folding fruit knife and an orange peeler - patent Rg no 389455.

Both blades are Sheffield 1902 the orange peeler was made by William Needham and the knife blade by Villiers & Jackson. Both peeler and blade are fully operational and open and close well. MOP is in lovely condition with a blank cartouche.

Closed length 8.5 cm

Open length 15 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Folding Fruit Knife to the Edwardian era.

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An interesting combination of a folding fruit knife and an orange peeler - patent Rg no 389455.
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Both blades are Sheffield 1902 the orange peeler was made by William Needham and the knife blade by Villiers & Jackson.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Both peeler and blade are fully operational and open and close well. MOP is in lovely condition with a blank cartouche.

Closed length 8.5 cm

Open length 15 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Folding Fruit Knife to the Edwardian era.

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SA1134100
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An Edwardian sterling silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife with multiple opened blades resting on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife with multiple opened blades resting on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver & Mop Combined Folding Fruit Knife and Patented Orange Peeler

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 925
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An Edwardian sterling silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife with multiple opened blades resting on a neutral surface.
Edwardian silver & MOP combined folding fruit knife and patented orange peeler
Ref: SA1134100
An Edwardian sterling silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife with multiple opened blades resting on a neutral surface.
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  • ObjectPocket Cutlery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Iridescent White
  • MotifsMother of pearl scales, Engraved silver hallmarks, Specialised fruit blade, Patented peeler mechanism

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Folding fruit knives became prominent during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as portable cutlery designed specifically for consuming acidic fruits cleanly without tarnishing standard steel blades, often featuring mother-of-pearl handles and sterling silver.

These pieces typically combine sterling silver blades and mechanisms with handles carved from mother-of-pearl, abalone, or exotic hardwoods, occasionally incorporating specialised attachments like orange peelers or picks.

Authenticity is determined by examining British silver hallmarks for the assay office, date letter, and sterling standard, alongside checking for pinned construction, hand-cut mother-of-pearl scales, and period-appropriate wear.

Small antique items like folding fruit knives look exceptional when displayed within glass-topped table vitrines, specialized collector shadow boxes, or styled neatly on a desk surface alongside other desk accessories.

Maintain the silver components using a specialized non-abrasive polish while avoiding harsh chemicals on the delicate mother-of-pearl panels, storing them in a dry environment free from extreme humidity fluctuations.
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