803 Small Hallmarked Silver Mother Of Pearl Fruit Knife

This antique silver fruit knife features a delicate mother of pearl handle and a hallmarked silver blade. A charming piece of vintage cutlery, it’s ideal for collectors or those seeking a unique addition to their dining set. This knife shows signs of age and use, adding to its character.

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Categories: Antiques, Collectibles & Curios, Kitchen & Dining Tags: antique silver, fruit knife, hallmarked silver, mother of pearl, silver knife, vintage cutlery

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Description

This is a small, decorative fruit knife featuring a hallmarked silver blade and a beautifully iridescent mother of pearl handle. The handle is composed of two sections, securely riveted to the blade tang. The silver blade is designed for peeling and cutting fruit, and the overall aesthetic suggests a piece from the late Victorian or early Edwardian period. The hallmarks on the blade indicate its silver content and origin, adding to its historical significance.

Condition

This fruit knife shows signs of age and use, with some minor surface scratches and patina to the silver blade. The mother of pearl handle exhibits some natural variations in colour and may have minor imperfections consistent with its organic origin. Despite these minor imperfections, the knife remains a charming example of antique silver cutlery, and would be of interest to collectors of vintage knives, silver, or mother of pearl items.

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