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Lot 116: A British Sterling Silver Single-Blade Penknife by J.R, Sheffield, late 19th/early 20th Century

This auction ended on 17 September 2025.

Start price: £30

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A single-blade folding penknife, featuring a plain, polished sterling silver handle and a steel blade. The handle is marked with British hallmarks including the maker’s mark “J.R”, the Sheffield Assay Office crown, the lion passant denoting sterling silver, and a date letter “q,” indicating a late 19th or early 20th-century manufacture. A small metal loop is attached to one end of the handle, likely for attachment to a chain or keyring.