A very unusual cased George III folding fruit knife and folk made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90

A very unusual cased George III folding fruit knife and folk made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90
A very unusual cased George III folding fruit knife and folk made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90
A very unusual cased George III folding fruit knife and folk made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90
A very unusual cased George III folding fruit knife and folk made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90

A very unusual cased George III folding fruit knife and folk made most probably in Sheffield circa 1786-90

£775
Category

British Silver 1760-1830

Serving Pieces

Flatware

Reference

374749

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The Fruit Knife and Fork is of an unusually large size and displays beautifully engraved mother of pearl handles, inset with silver star motifs.  The fork and blade of the knife are decorated with crisp bright cut designs.  Their very fine condition is due to the fact that they possess their original Moroccan Red Leather case.

Length of fork and knife: 7 inches, 17.5 cm.

Length of leather case: 4.9 inches, 12.25 cm


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