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Cast Silver Blade Fruit Serving Knife
Sturmans Antiques
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques

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Cast Silver Blade Fruit Serving Knife

1900 - 1920
Description

A cast silver fruit serving knife with mother of pearl handled in the original presentation case, hallmarked Sheffield 1920. The tapering cast silver blade with decorative engraving to the face side and serrated edge. Shaped mother of pearl handle with matching silver mount. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths G W Shirtcliffe & Sons along with clear hallmarks. Sat in the original black leather cloth covered presentation case with silk and velvet lined interior. The knife presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques. Knife measures 9.5" long overall with a 5.5" long blade x 0.75" maximum width.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Fruit Serving Knife to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213737
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43361
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Description
A cast silver fruit serving knife with mother of pearl handled in the original presentation case, hallmarked Sheffield 1920. The tapering cast silver blade with decorative engraving to the face side and serrated edge. Shaped mother of pearl handle with matching silver mount. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths G W Shirtcliffe & Sons along with clear hallmarks.
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Sat in the original black leather cloth covered presentation case with silk and velvet lined interior.
Sturmans Antiques

The knife presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques. Knife measures 9.5" long overall with a 5.5" long blade x 0.75" maximum width.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Fruit Serving Knife to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213737
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43361
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case.
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Archive I A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case.

Cast Silver Blade Fruit Serving Knife

Archive II A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case. View II
Archive III A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case. View III
Archive IV A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case. View IV
Archive V A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case. View V
Archive VI A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case. View VI
Archive VII A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case. View VII
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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Sturmans Antiques
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case.
Cast Silver Blade Fruit Serving Knife
Ref: SA1213737
A hallmarked silver fruit serving knife with an engraved blade and mother-of-pearl handle presented inside an open dark velvet-lined case.
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FAQs

Silver fruit knives were designed specifically for cutting and serving fruit at the dessert course. Pure silver or sterling silver blades were utilised because silver does not react with acidic fruit juices, preventing discoloration of the blade and unpleasant metallic tastes.

These knives were commonly constructed with sterling silver or silver-plated blades combined with carved mother-of-pearl, bone, or silver handles. Storage cases were typically constructed from wood or leatherette, lined with velvet and silk to protect the metalwork.

Authentic pieces generally feature British hallmark stamps on the silver blade, indicating the maker, purity, assay office, and date letter. Additionally, genuine mother-of-pearl handles display natural iridescence and slight organic variations in texture.

When displayed open in its original fitted case, a cased fruit knife functions as a refined decorative object on a dining room sideboard, inside a glazed cabinet, or on a gentlemans dress valet.

Silver blades should be gently polished with a non-abrasive silver cloth to prevent oxidisation. Handles crafted from mother-of-pearl should never be submerged in water or subjected to harsh detergents, but wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth.
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