Antique Sterling Silver and sold Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knives, Hallmarked Sheffield, England, 1897 and 1918 Respectively, 2 pcs.
Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knives, Hallmarked Sheffield, England, 1897 and 1918 Respectively, 2 pcs.
On the left in picture #1:
Folding Pocket Fruit Knife, Large Victorian Sterling Silver with Mother of Pearl pinned scales, hallmarked on blade for John Round & Son Ltd, Sheffield city assay mark, date code for 1897.
6 3/16" open, 3 9/16" closed. Inset sterling shield engraved "PA" monogram. MOP in excellent condition, bolster and spine beautifully engraved design.
On the right in picture #1:
Folding Pocket Fruit Knife, Edwardian Sterling sold Silver with Mother of Pearl pinned scales, hallmarked on blade for John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield city assay mark, date code for 1918.
4 7/16" open, 2 5/8" closed. Inset plain sterling shield. MOP in excellent condition, plain bolster and spine.
Both knives exhibit typical gentle wear commensurate with age and use.
Priced for the two pieces.