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A Charming Victorian Novelty Brass Cat Penknife

19th century
Sold 20 February 2026 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

A lovely and charming piece of novelty Victorian ware. This is a wonderful penknife modelled as a Cat. The knife is of polished steel, and folds neatly away into the body. The double-sided brass body is shaped, textured and engraved to represent a delightful cat, sat upright with a characterful face and tied bow tie to its neck. There is an attaching loop to the top and the knife mechanism is nice and strong. A great novelty collectors piece and usable item. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery.

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no damage. Usual wear to the polished steel.

Date :- C1890.

Height :- 5.5 cms.

Width :- 2.1 cms.

Depth :- 0.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.1cm (0.83")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Cat Penknife to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196855
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2249
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Description
A lovely and charming piece of novelty Victorian ware. This is a wonderful penknife modelled as a Cat. The knife is of polished steel, and folds neatly away into the body.
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The double-sided brass body is shaped, textured and engraved to represent a delightful cat, sat upright with a characterful face and tied bow tie to its neck.
Andrew Cox Antiques

There is an attaching loop to the top and the knife mechanism is nice and strong. A great novelty collectors piece and usable item. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An overhead shot of a Victorian novelty brass penknife shaped like a sitting cat with engraved fur and a partially open steel blade.
fig 1. A Charming Victorian Novelty Brass Cat Penknife

Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK - Special Delivery.

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no damage. Usual wear to the polished steel.

Date :- C1890.

Height :- 5.5 cms.

Width :- 2.1 cms.

Depth :- 0.5 cms.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2.1cm (0.83")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Cat Penknife to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196855
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2249
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I An overhead shot of a Victorian novelty brass penknife shaped like a sitting cat with engraved fur and a partially open steel blade. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Charming Victorian Novelty Brass Cat Penknife

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
Telephone 07872 529197
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andrewcox
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 1,871
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An overhead shot of a Victorian novelty brass penknife shaped like a sitting cat with engraved fur and a partially open steel blade.
A charming Victorian novelty brass Cat penknife
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An overhead shot of a Victorian novelty brass penknife shaped like a sitting cat with engraved fur and a partially open steel blade.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Knives
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Steel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFigural cat shape, Engraved fur details, Riveted construction, Folding steel blade
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 2.1 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Victorian novelty items encompass everyday functional objects crafted into playful, whimsical, or unusual shapes, reflecting the eras fascination with industrial ingenuity and decorative design.

Victorian pocket knives typically featured brass, bone, mother-of-pearl, or horn for the handles, paired with high-carbon steel for the folding blades.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate metallurgy, hand-engraved details, natural patination on the brass or steel, and traditional pinned construction without modern synthetic adhesives.

Display small collectables in glass-topped display cases, on stacked books on a coffee table, or atop a mantelpiece as a focal point of curiosity.

Maintain brass by gently dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes to preserve the historical patina, and keep steel blades lightly oiled to prevent oxidation.
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