** ELEGANT : .925 Silver & Mother of Pearl  Fruit Knife (Sheffield, 1870).**

** ELEGANT : .925 Silver & Mother of Pearl  Fruit Knife (Sheffield, 1870).**

This piece remains in a GOOD, USED CONDITION-  Mother of Pearl grip scales remain intact and display wonderful iridescence. Sterling Silver Blade is in good order & displays all Assay / Hallmarks. ** ITEM IS SECOND-HAND AND WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR/ HANDLING.**

** INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.**

** SOLD 'AS IS' IN PRESENT STATE **

** FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY ! **

ORIGIN : Great Britain 

SILVERSMITH:  Thomas Marples, Sheffield.

WEIGHT : 19.22 gram

COMPOSITION:  .925 Silver & Mother of Pearl.

YEAR : 1870 / 74 .

An EXCELLENT example of an Elegant, .925 Silver & Mother of Pearl Victorian Fruit Knife. This piece remains in a well-preserved state, and produces an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The  Mother of Pearl grip scales display a wonderful iridescent lustre in combination with the polished Silver Blade. This piece was manufactured by Silversmith ,  Thomas Marples of Arundel Street , Sheffield  - and exhibits the sophistication of Victorian Era Craftsmanship.

The ideal addition to any late 19th Century , British Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl item collection or display.

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