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English antique sterling silver folding fruit knife with decorative mother of pearl handle and original cardboard box/case.
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English antique sterling silver folding fruit knife with decorative mother of pearl handle and original cardboard box/case.
Marked with Lion Passant and Duty Head as well as the makers mark of Wardell & Kempson. Wardell & Kempson were registered with the Birmingham assay office, they are a maker you seldom see and this is only the second knife carrying their marks we have ever had.
In excellent order and measures 125mm when opened and 69mm when closed.
| DATE | c.1800 |
| MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | Wardell & Kempson |
| ASSAY OFFICE | …… |
| WEIGHT (Grammes) | 17 excluding box |
| WEIGHT (Troy) | ….. |
| REF:- | 642U |
| Origin | English |
|---|---|
| Period | George III 1760-1820 |
| Sponsor/Maker | Wardell & Kempson |
| REF CODE | 642U |
Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.
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Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.
