Late Victorian quill cutter/pen knife, probably French manufacture, circa 1890s
The grip a classical ivorine nude front and back views.
The tang of larger blade stamped OIL THE JOINT and indecipherable maker, CARDIFF
For the shaping, sharpening and slotting of feather quill pen nibs.
Carbon steel blades, brass liners and ivorine grip scales.
Length closed 2,9/16'' or 65mm, weight 15grams.
In very good sound condition with strong spring snap action, opening and closing the tight blades.
No re sharpening apparent.
Guaranteed old and original.
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Internal Reference: 220616
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA985450
Dateline of this antique is 1890
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