Antique Pocket Knife. 1872, Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver.

Made by English Silversmith George Unite. A beautifully designed piece in superb condition. The hand-carved handle is high quality mother of pearl which almost certainly would have been carved from Australian pearl shell which were exported to England from the 1800s.

The hallmark are crisp and confirm its date and that it is genuine sterling silver; not silver-plate or stainless steel which are obviously significantly cheaper. As the blade is solid silver, which is softer than stainless steel, it cannot be used on hard objects. Such pocket knives would often be carried to cut and peel fruit which is why they are sometime called fruit knives. Silver was preferred to steel as it did not corrode from the acidic juices in the fruit.

The action is nice and tight and the blade straight with the handle when open and flush when closed. The blade is in excellent condition and the piece is 14cm in length when open.

A wonderful piece of history and fits comfortably in your pocket for daily use. A lovely piece for collectors, enthusiasts or as a unique and meaningful gift.

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Background: We are avid collectors across a range of interests but with a particular focus on pieces featuring mother-of-pearl and English sterling silver. We hope you enjoy the pieces as much as we have enjoyed the process of finding them over the years.

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