Excellent collection of British Sheffield antique mother-of-pearl penknives. They probably date from the late-19th to the early 20th Century. It is likely that these were used as fruit knives or handy general purpose knives that could be slipped into a pocket. There are eight in total and they exhibit the high quality that you would associate with Sheffield-made knives. Sheffield knives were exported throughout the world but were particularly popular in the United States during the 19th Century where the famous bowie knife was manufactured in large quantities in Sheffield and then shipped to the United States where they became part of that country’s martial history.
Mother-of-Pearl Penknives in good condition
Maker names to the penknives include Rodgers, J B James, Doidge, Wheatley, and W. Gray. These were all famous Sheffield blade-makers who made a wide variety of knives for a global market. Blade lengths vary from 4 inches to 5.5 inches. Condition is good overall – one knife with heavy pitting to blade.
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