{"product_id":"pocket-knife-by-hilliard-thomason-1866","title":"Pocket Knife by Hilliard \u0026 Thomason, 1866.","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly attractive Victorian folding fruit knife, made by the celebrated Birmingham silversmiths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilliard \u0026amp; Thomason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hallmarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1866\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is fitted with mother-of-pearl scales, beautifully worked with a finely faceted geometric pattern. One side incorporates a shaped silver cartouche with a period engraved inscription, adding a pleasing trace of the knife's original ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe folding blade is sterling silver and carries a clear set of English hallmarks, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u0026amp;T maker's mark for Hilliard \u0026amp; Thomason, Birmingham anchor, lion passant for sterling silver, Queen Victoria duty mark and date letter R for 1866–67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-bladed fruit knives were fashionable personal accessories during the Georgian and Victorian periods. Silver was particularly suited to cutting fruit because, unlike the carbon-steel blades of the period, it was resistant to the corrosive effects of acidic fruit juices. Small folding examples could be conveniently carried and were often finely finished as personal possessions or gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife retains its original silver fittings and mother-of-pearl scales, with the narrow back of the handle displaying further decorative detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hilliard \u0026amp; Thomason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1866\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver and mother of pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 13.5 cm open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely made and highly decorative example of the Victorian folding fruit knife, combining beautifully worked mother of pearl with fully hallmarked English sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Especially fine condition for a piece of this age. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrington and Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48990146461796,"sku":"MB11","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3836\/5540\/files\/MB111866Hilliard_Thomason13.5cm.jpg?v=1786687613","url":"https:\/\/www.barringtonandson.com\/products\/pocket-knife-by-hilliard-thomason-1866","provider":"Barrington and Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}