Lot 201: A 1908 Sheffield Sterling Silver Single Blade Folding Pocket Knife
A 1908 folding pocket knife, featuring sterling silver scales over a metal frame. The handle is of a simple, tapered form with a polished finish and includes a metal suspension ring at one end. A single steel blade is hinged at the opposite end. The handle scales bear a series of four struck hallmarks: a rectangular shield containing the letters J.R, a lion passant, a lowercase letter q in a shield, and a crown. These marks correspond to the maker John Round & Son Ltd, the sterling silver standard, the year 1908, and the Sheffield assay office. The tang of the steel blade is struck with a corporate mark featuring a cross and a six-pointed star.
Weight: 21.00g.
Condition report:
The item shows signs of significant age and use. The steel blade exhibits heavy surface oxidation, darkening, and pitting throughout (photo 1). The blade edge shows evidence of past sharpening and minor irregular wear. The silver handle scales show fine surface scratches, small indentations, and tarnish, particularly within the recessed areas of the hallmarks (photo 2). The suspension ring is intact. No original case or packaging is present.
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