Mother-of-Pearl & Silver-gilt Fruit Knife
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Fruit Knife - Mother-of-Pearl & Silver-gilt; floral scrolls - Sheffield 1905 by Thomas Marples - 16cm long (open); Case = 12cm long - LB/4389
This is a lovely example of a silver-gilt fruit knife that has been superbly preserved by its presentation case. The knife has a mother of pearl handle that has been finely engraved with foliate scrolls and is centred by a 9ct gold cartouche. The silver blade is similarly decorated to one side and is gilt all over. This is a good sized Edwardian fruit or pocket knife that fits beautifully in to its specially made hinged case. Excellent condition throughout and made by one of the best specialists in the field.
