DESCRIPTION |
Three mid-18th century Georgian knives with loaded silver octagonal pistol grip handles and old steel scimitar blades. Two have an initial engraving to the top, the other is similar and with a stylised leaf cap to the handle and
a monogram engraving. These knives should not be washed in very hot water or a modern dishwasher. |
SILVERSMITH |
AF, seen on similar knives but not identified |
DATE or HALLMARK |
mid-18th century |
ASSAY OFFICE |
London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
total 228 |
LENGTH in INCHES |
8 ¼ |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
CONDITION |
blades remarkably good considering they are the old steel with just minor tip bumps to one, all very firm and well seated within their handles. Pitch loaded silver handles with surface marks, digs and some terminal bumps. |