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Victorian Silver and MOP Fruit Knife

Description
A good condition Victorian pocket fruit knife, silver blade and mounts, handle is mother of pearl with a single (blank) long oval, cartouche. Dates to 1893, assayed Sheffield and makers mark for Thomas Marples (1864 -1894). Chased detail to the bolster, double pins to the handle covering and a sound spring.Overall open length 5 1/8th inch (13 cm) blade 2 1/8th inch (5.5 cm).
Condition is very good, good spring and easy close, bolster and handle covers all secure, there is a tiny loss to the tip of one side of the handle mother of pearl, the blade has lost its as new sharpness but still is a good working blade, the tip is, as one would expect, slightly more rounded than it would be after a sharpen it hasn't been broken though which is most common.
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OUTSIDE UK MAINLAND AND ALL INTERNATIONAL SALES
Shipping is always at cost, and will always be inclusive of insurance (N.B. - we do not ship any item without signature upon receipt and transit insurance).
We will advise prior to completion of sale a quotation for your item, or group of items, to be shipped via an accredited "door to door" courier.
Unless otherwise stated, all courier charges will be the responsibility of the purchaser, including in the event of a return.
DateLate Victorian :
1893
MakerThomas Marples
DimensionsOverall open length 5 1/8th inches (13cm), Blade 2 1/8th inch (5.5cm).
ConditionVery good
Codeas1167a083 / AOV10
Price £55.00
€65.85
$68.28
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 6/FEB/2025.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Payment with PayPal is available for this item.
Please contact the seller below for further details.
StatusFor Sale
SellerBuchanan and Laing (Prima Finds)
Telephone07376 136106Non UK callers :+44 7376 136106 Emailsales@primafinds.com
€65.85
$68.28
The price has been listed in British Pounds.Conversion rates as of 6/FEB/2025.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Payment with PayPal is available for this item.
Please contact the seller below for further details.
StatusFor Sale
SellerBuchanan and Laing (Prima Finds)
Telephone07376 136106Non UK callers :+44 7376 136106 Emailsales@primafinds.com
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