Antique Silver Folding Fruit Knife, William Fox c.1790

An early silver fruit knife with mother of pearl handle, makers mark is that of William Fox of Sheffield c.1790.

No spring back of blade when its closed but it does have a small hairline to the blade stemming from the makers mark , on the edge as the hairline goes round the dull edge of blade there is evidence of an old repair(seen under eye glass).
Still a very good example for age, measures 154mm when opened and 85mm when closed.
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Silver Folding Fruit Knife

Early silver folding fruit knife with mother of pearl handle, Makers mark is that of William Fox of Sheffield c.1790.

 No spring back of blade when its closed but it does have a small hairline to the blade stemming from the makers mark.
On the edge as the hairline goes round the dull edge of blade there is evidence of an old repair(seen under eye glass).
Still a very good example for age, measures 154mm when opened and 85mm when closed.
REF:202E

Additional information

Origin

English

Period

George III 1760-1820

Sponsor/Maker

William Fox

REF CODE

202E

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