Description
Sheffield Silver Fruit Knife
Sheffield silver fruit knife with mother of pearl handle by George Guirren Rhoden and hallmarked from 1899.
Slight dink on blade (minimal) and slight springback of blade when in the closed position.
Measures 136 mm when opened and 82 mm when closed.
DATE | 1899 |
MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | Sutherland & Roden (George Guirren Rhoden) |
ASSAY OFFICE | Sheffield |
WEIGHT (Grammes) | 28.3 |
WEIGHT (Troy) | ………. |
REF:- | 335P |
During the 18th century, as folding fruit knives became popular in England, they spread to the British Colonies and into America becoming a popular type of knife as a result of their versatility. In recent years, the sterling silver and mother of pearl folding fruit knives have become collectors’ items, particularly those crafted in France during the late 18th century together with early ones made in England.