Categories: Silver
Sterling Silver Fruit Knife with Mother of Pearl Handle – Victorian 1896 Walker & Hall
£ 30.00
Categories: Silver
Sterling Silver Fruit Knife with Mother of Pearl Handle – Victorian 1896 Walker & Hall
£ 30.00
On offer is a rare and beautiful sterling silver fruit knife, dating to the Victorian era, made from hallmarked silver and featuring a mother of pearl handle. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.
Crafted with care and rich in visual character, this fruit knife serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.
📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine sterling silver – Victorian 1896, maker Walker & Hall
✅ Elegant mother of pearl handle – delicately detailed with natural iridescence
✅ Hallmarked silver blade with maker’s mark and date stamp
✅ Condition: Very good overall with typical light denting to the handle end consistent with age and use
✅ Fully hallmarked and signed on blade
✅ Includes accurate measurements: 65mm closed, 110mm open
✅ Rare example — not commonly found in this condition or style
💡 STYLING TIP
This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or vintage-modern homes. Style it in a cabinet alongside other antique silverware, or use it as a unique conversation starter at the table.
🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful decor
✔️ Collectors of Victorian silver and mother of pearl antiques
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history lover
✔️ Display use in libraries, galleries, or period interiors
🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Walker & Hall was a renowned Sheffield-based manufacturer known for their quality silverware throughout the Victorian period. This knife is hallmarked for 1896, confirmed by the date stamp and maker’s marks, making it a fine example of late 19th-century English silver.
📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Length closed: 65 mm / 2.56 inches
• Length open: 110 mm / 4.33 inches
📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.
📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.
stock code 030825
1 in stock
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