George III 18th Century Cased Silver & Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knife

c1785
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An early George III cased silver and mother of pearl Folding Fruit Knife with plain spear point blade and pistol-grip mother of pearl handle, inset with a circular silver cartouche engraved with contemporary initials, the silver bolsters with die-stamped crown decorations. Complete with Morocco leather case.

Sheffield, c1785. An early example.

Open 149 mm
Closed 81 mm

Sold - £155.00

Condition
Two cracks to the Mother of Pearl scales, otherwise good.
Weight
24.00 Grams (0.77 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS121219.70D
Medium
Silver & Mother of Pearl