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Set of 6 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives
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Set of 6 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely set of 6 antique fruit or dessert knives in their original fitted box. They are good quality pieces with sterling silver collars and mother of pearl handles.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1921, and the maker Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

They are in very good condition with clear hallmarks. There are some minor signs of wear and age around the edges of the blades but nothing detrimental and the handles are in good condition.

They come in their original silk and velvet lined box, with fitted sections to hold each knife. The outside of the box is covered in a nice red material with gilt edge and a press catch to keep it closed. The box is in good condition and the interior is very clean and tidy. There is some wear and minor scuffs and losses around the edges but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 7" (18cm)

Box : 8" (20cm) x 6 1/4" (16cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives to the 1920s.

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SA1210629
Description
A lovely set of 6 antique fruit or dessert knives in their original fitted box. They are good quality pieces with sterling silver collars and mother of pearl handles.

Each piece is fully hallmarked for Sheffield, 1921, and the maker Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

They are in very good condition with clear hallmarks.

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There are some minor signs of wear and age around the edges of the blades but nothing detrimental and the handles are in good condition.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A set of six antique silver dessert knives with iridescent mother-of-pearl handles presented inside an open red velvet-lined presentation case.
fig 1. Set of 6 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives

They come in their original silk and velvet lined box, with fitted sections to hold each knife. The outside of the box is covered in a nice red material with gilt edge and a press catch to keep it closed. The box is in good condition and the interior is very clean and tidy. There is some wear and minor scuffs and losses around the edges but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

fig 2. A set of six antique silver dessert knives with iridescent mother-of-pearl handles presented inside an open red velvet-lined presentation case.
fig 2. Set of 6 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives

Approximate Measurements :

Length of Knife : 7" (18cm)

Box : 8" (20cm) x 6 1/4" (16cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210629
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A set of six antique silver dessert knives with iridescent mother-of-pearl handles presented inside an open red velvet-lined presentation case.
Set of 6 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Knives
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FAQs

Historically, mother of pearl dessert and fruit knives were designed specifically for cutting fruit and light desserts, as pearl and silver blades did not react with acidic juices or taint delicate food flavours.

These utensils typically feature carved nacre shell handles secured with hallmarked silver or silver-plated ferrules to solid silver or steel blades, often housed in custom velvet-lined presentation cases.

Genuine mother of pearl displays a natural iridescent luster, subtle organic colour variation, and remains cool to the touch, contrasting with synthetic or plastic reproductions.

Cased antique knife sets serve as elegant decorative accents displayed open on a dining room sideboard, arranged in a glass cabinet, or laid out for formal table settings.

Hand wash the blades gently in warm water with mild detergent while avoiding submersion of the handles, and store the set dry within its fitted case to prevent oxidisation and scratching.
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