A very fine George III folding Fruit Knife & Fork made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90.

A very fine George III folding Fruit Knife & Fork made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90.
A very fine George III folding Fruit Knife & Fork made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90.
A very fine George III folding Fruit Knife & Fork made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90.

A very fine George III folding Fruit Knife & Fork made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90.

£595
Category

British Silver 1760-1830

Reference

250095

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The Fruit Knife and Fork have a silver blade and tines and reeded mounts. The mother of pearl handles are engraved with linear decoration and display silver stud work. Both are in excellent condition and are very well marked. They are contained within their original red Moroccan leather fitted case, with gold decoration.



Length of Knife: 5.5 inches, 13.75cm.

Length of Fork: 5.5 inches, 13.75cm.

Year

1786

Country

Sheffield

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