Early Victorian 1839 sterling silver & mother of pearl fruit knife, Sheffield by Aaron Hadfield

Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield

£120.00
£120.00
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Early Victorian 1839 sterling silver & mother of pearl fruit knife, Sheffield by Aaron Hadfield
  • Early Victorian 1839 sterling silver & mother of pearl fruit knife, Sheffield by Aaron Hadfield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Fruit knife hallmarks: William IV duty mark; crown mark for Sheffield; Sheffield date letter t for 1839; lion passant mark for sterling silver; and Aaron Hadfield makers mark AH.
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • EJF or EIF initial engraved cartouche on a mother or pearl fruit knife handle
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
  • Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield
Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield

Early Victorian 1839 Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife, Sheffield

£120.00
£120.00

Early Victorian folding fruit knife, with a sterling silver implement, steel and brass frame, and mother-of-pearl covered handle with scalloped & acanthus design, and angraved cartouche "EJF".

Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1839, with the William IV duty mark*, and makers mark AH for Aaron Hadfield.

* Despite being early Victorian, the William IV duty mark was still being used by the Sheffield assay office until 1840.

Dimensions & Weight
Length (unfolded): 141mm
Length (folded): 79mm
Length (implement): 60mm
Width: 16mm
Thickness: 6mm
Item weight: 20g

Condition
The fruit knife has no dents, splits, or repairs, with a good sprung folding action. No lifting on the mother of pearl cover, but there is surface wear consistent with age and use. The hallmarks have some wear, but still are clear enough to be legible.

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