STERLING SILVER AND MOTHER OF PEARL CHEESE KNIFE-1897-

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Offered up for your consideration is this very fine Cheese Knife which was made in Birmingham in 1897 and is made of Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl. My research showed only 2 samples of this knife and I believe one was a shop in England and I forget w the Sites were but I did find them on Google and both were priced well in excess of $150.00 each. The date stamp were much earlier on these but they certainly appeared the same. Unfortunately I can not make out the Makers Marks on this knife but the Birmingham Punch Marks are very clear. The blade has a scoop effect and in very handsomely engraved. T is a very slight play in the Mother of Pearl Handle but I would think this a simple matter to have fixed. Other than that this Knife is in extremely Good Condition with no fault that I can find, other than what mentioned. The knife is about 6 inches long and weighs 15.6 grams. Shipping and Handling will be $9.00 to anyw in the Continental U.S.A. by Post Air Insured and accurate or actual for Canada and Overseas. This is due to the fact shipping to any other location than the United States of America is much more exspensive and must be determined by location. I will ship ground if requested but I find that for the couple of dollars difference it is preferable to ship by Air. After much thought I have decided to recant my previous read more