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Well, maybe not a custom, maybe one, I don't know.
I've had about a dozen examples of this type of knife down through the years and by far this is the best example I've had.
Mother of Pearl handles, Sterling Silver blade. Four proof marks on the blade indicating English and production between 1824 and 1847 depending on how smart you are deciphering English proof marks.
Perfect MOP scales with detailed and intricate carvings.
Knive of this genre are termed "Fruit Knives". The high carbon blades of the era imparted a metalic taste to fruit. Sterling blades were durable enough to cut soft fruit, and did not ruin the taste.
Over 150 years old...don't ya wish it could talk?
On site now. Search: Coxon1
Thanks for the look.
I've had about a dozen examples of this type of knife down through the years and by far this is the best example I've had.
Mother of Pearl handles, Sterling Silver blade. Four proof marks on the blade indicating English and production between 1824 and 1847 depending on how smart you are deciphering English proof marks.
Perfect MOP scales with detailed and intricate carvings.
Knive of this genre are termed "Fruit Knives". The high carbon blades of the era imparted a metalic taste to fruit. Sterling blades were durable enough to cut soft fruit, and did not ruin the taste.
Over 150 years old...don't ya wish it could talk?
On site now. Search: Coxon1
Thanks for the look.