Rare George III Mother of Pearl Hafted Scimitar Silver Bladed Folding Fruit Knife SK30

£95.00

The knife has a mother of pearl handle and a shell decorated silver cap. The silver blade is engraved with the name “Atkins” on it. The knife dates to around 1773 and has the first punch on the blade used by the Sheffield Assay Office. Length open is 5 inches. Condition:  Good.   Hairline crack to […]

Description

The knife has a mother of pearl handle and a shell decorated silver cap. The silver blade is engraved with the name “Atkins” on it.

The knife dates to around 1773 and has the first punch on the blade used by the Sheffield Assay Office.

Length open is 5 inches.

Condition:  Good.   Hairline crack to the front. The blade snaps in and out.