A mother of pearl and silver bladed fruit knife, with shield shape cartouche on one side of the handle. The handle has a lovely rounded shape to it making it a comfy handle to hold. The cartouche is engraved with the name "Nelle". A lovely collectable item.
Assay Office: Sheffield
Maker: Thomas Marples
Date: 1895
Condition -
Good with no damage to the handle, the blade has a couple of minor nicks to the edge and a couple of very slight waves from use. Hallmarks on blade are good. Blade shows minor surface scratches commensurate with age and use on top of the nicks etc. previously mentioned. The blade opens and closes well with the expected stiffness.
Dimensions -
Length: 7.5cm closed, 13.5cm open