Antique Victorian Large Sterling Silver Fruit Knife

Here we have a stunningly beautiful Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Fruit Knife from the early 1800s. It would be ideal for slicing apples or other fruit. 

It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present for a birthday or wedding anniversary.

It was made by Thomas Freeman and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1837.

The large fruit knife has a Sterling Silver blade featuring and engraved leaf design and the hallmarks and maker’s mark on one side. The very pretty Mother of Pearl handle has an elaborate design and a blank rectangular cartouche on one side. The blade is sprung and snaps neatly back into the handle. The back has a lovely pattern to it.

The Silver is shiny. The Mother of Pearl handle has a crack to the centre on one side but is fully secure.

It’s a large folding fruit knife, measuring 16.1cm when fully open (6 3/8 inches) and 9cm when closed (3 1/2 inches).