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A Gorgeous Mid Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Fruit Knife
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A Gorgeous Mid Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Fruit Knife

19th century
Sold 13 September 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A gorgeous mid Victorian example of a silver and mother-of-pearl fruit knife. This lovely piece has a beautifully engraved handle, featuring carved flowers and leaves and set with a silver cartouche (initials GML). The silver blade is fully hallmarked. Fruit knives are widely collected and this is a fine example. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or breaks to the blade. The handle has no chips or cracks and the blade closes well.

Date :- Birmingham 1866.

Maker :- Alfred Taylor.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 6.8 cms. (closed).

11.5 cms. (open).

Width :- 1 cms.

Depth :- 0.7 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159286
Dealers Internal Reference
11813
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Description
A gorgeous mid Victorian example of a silver and mother-of-pearl fruit knife.
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This lovely piece has a beautifully engraved handle, featuring carved flowers and leaves and set with a silver cartouche (initials GML).
Jeff Sims Antiques

The silver blade is fully hallmarked. Fruit knives are widely collected and this is a fine example. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An open antique folding fruit knife featuring an engraved silver blade and an iridescent mother-of-pearl handle decorated with floral motifs.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Mid Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Fruit Knife

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or breaks to the blade. The handle has no chips or cracks and the blade closes well.

Date :- Birmingham 1866.

Maker :- Alfred Taylor.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 6.8 cms. (closed).

11.5 cms. (open).

Width :- 1 cms.

Depth :- 0.7 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife to the 1870s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159286
Dealers Internal Ref
11813
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An open antique folding fruit knife featuring an engraved silver blade and an iridescent mother-of-pearl handle decorated with floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gorgeous Mid Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Fruit Knife

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Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An open antique folding fruit knife featuring an engraved silver blade and an iridescent mother-of-pearl handle decorated with floral motifs.
A gorgeous Mid Victorian silver & mother-of-pearl fruit knife
Ref: SA1159286
An open antique folding fruit knife featuring an engraved silver blade and an iridescent mother-of-pearl handle decorated with floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFolding Knives
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsEngraved blade, Floral handle decoration, Inlaid cartouche
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Victorian fruit knives gained popularity in the 19th century as portable cutlery used for slicing acidic fruits like peaches and citrus, as silver blades did not react to fruit acids in the way steel blades did.

These implements typically feature a sterling silver or silver-gilt blade paired with handles carved from iridescent mother-of-pearl, often complemented by intricate hand-engraved detailing or inlaid cartouches.

Authentic pieces generally bear British hallmarks stamped on the blade, indicating the assay office, silver standard, and date letter, alongside securely pinned mother-of-pearl scales showing natural grain and ageing.

Such small items look exceptional when displayed within a glass-topped coffee table tray, inside a shallow collectors cabinet, or positioned open on a bookshelf as part of a curated display of curiosities.

Preservation requires gentle hand washing in lukewarm water with mild soap followed by immediate drying with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the delicate nacre and silver engraving.
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