{"product_id":"pocket-knife-by-atkin-brothers-1901","title":"Pocket Knife by Atkin Brothers, 1901","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn elegant Edwardian folding fruit knife by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield, made in 1901, with a sterling silver blade and mother-of-pearl handle.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe gently curved handle is formed from mother of pearl with attractive silvery-grey, cream and subtle iridescent tones. A narrow silver cartouche is inset to one side, while the simple silver mount at the hinge complements the restrained design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOf particular interest is the \u003cstrong\u003edecoratively worked backspring\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible along the spine of the handle, with alternating textured and linear decoration — a fine detail that gives the knife additional character when viewed from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe sterling silver blade carries Sheffield hallmarks together with the \u003cstrong\u003eH.A. maker's mark used by Atkin Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e, successors to Henry Atkin. Atkin Brothers continued to use their founder's mark well into the 20th century and were established makers of folding silver fruit knives. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe date letter corresponds to \u003cstrong\u003e1901\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing the knife at the very beginning of the Edwardian period. Contemporary Atkin Brothers silver bearing Sheffield 1901 hallmarks is also documented in auction records. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA refined example of the traditional English silver fruit knife, combining lustrous natural mother of pearl with the clean proportions for which these Sheffield-made pieces are admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePresented in a Barrington \u0026amp; Son gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe knife is in excellent condition. The blade closes flush and open straight with the handle. The spring is nice and firm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrington and Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50421136556132,"sku":"296","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3836\/5540\/files\/296MOPKnife1901byHenryAtkincm_296MOPKnifeIMG_1960-Photoroomcopy.jpg?v=1790169325","url":"https:\/\/www.barringtonandson.com\/products\/pocket-knife-by-atkin-brothers-1901","provider":"Barrington and Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}