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Mid Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Pen Knife
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Mid Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Pen Knife

19th century
Sold 25 October 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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An immaculate mid Victorian solid silver pen knife with engraved mother of pearl handle, hallmarked Sheffield 1873. The shaped handle with engraved mother of pearl panels to each side, the face side with silver inset for engraving the owners initials. Engine turned silver inset to the sides and silver mount to the top. The silver blade opening out to form a pen knife. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths George Unite along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.5" long open x 3.25" long closed x 0.75" wide x 0.30" deep.

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
14cm (5.51")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Pen Knife to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101422
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40341
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Description
An immaculate mid Victorian solid silver pen knife with engraved mother of pearl handle, hallmarked Sheffield 1873.
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The shaped handle with engraved mother of pearl panels to each side, the face side with silver inset for engraving the owners initials.
Sturmans Antiques

Engine turned silver inset to the sides and silver mount to the top. The silver blade opening out to form a pen knife. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths George Unite along with clear hallmarks. Presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.5" long open x 3.25" long closed x 0.75" wide x 0.30" deep.

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

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Pen Knife to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101422
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40341
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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Archive I An open antique pen knife featuring an iridescent mother of pearl handle and a silver blade stamped with hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Pen Knife

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North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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An open antique pen knife featuring an iridescent mother of pearl handle and a silver blade stamped with hallmarks.
Mid Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Pen Knife
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An open antique pen knife featuring an iridescent mother of pearl handle and a silver blade stamped with hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Knife
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMother of Pearl, Silver
  • ColourSilver and Iridescent White
  • MotifsFolding blade, Iridescent scale handle, Hallmarked silver
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, small folding knives with mother of pearl handles and silver blades were commonly used for sharpening quill pens, cutting fruit, or as delicate pocket accessories for both men and women.

These implements typically feature handles carved from iridescent nacre, commonly known as mother of pearl, paired with sterling silver blades and internal brass or steel mechanisms.

Authenticity is usually verified by examining the metal components for traditional British hallmarks, assessing the patina on the silver, and checking the natural grain and weight of the mother of pearl scales.

Such small items can be displayed within glass-topped collector cases, shadow boxes, or styled atop a stack of vintage books on a desk or mantelpiece.

Silver components should be gently polished with a non-abrasive cloth to maintain their lustre, while mother of pearl must be kept away from harsh chemicals and excessive moisture to prevent surface damage.
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