A very fine George III Silver & Tortoiseshell Fruit Knife made, most probably in Sheffield, circa 1786-90.

A very fine George III Silver & Tortoiseshell Fruit Knife made, most probably in Sheffield, circa 1786-90.
A very fine George III Silver & Tortoiseshell Fruit Knife made, most probably in Sheffield, circa 1786-90.
A very fine George III Silver & Tortoiseshell Fruit Knife made, most probably in Sheffield, circa 1786-90.
A very fine George III Silver & Tortoiseshell Fruit Knife made, most probably in Sheffield, circa 1786-90.

A very fine George III Silver & Tortoiseshell Fruit Knife made, most probably in Sheffield, circa 1786-90.

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British Silver 1760-1830

Reference

329262

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The Knife has a very unusual ribbed tortoiseshell handle and the blade is engraved with a herring bone band. This very fine piece is in excellent condition.



Length: 6 inches, 15cm.

Year

1786

Country

London

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