Rare Georgian Miniature Penknife
This rare and collectible miniature penknife dates from around 1800 and is made of ivory and steel with a gold coloured metal lining. The blade opens and pushes closed (it doesn’t quite fully close). One side of the blade has a thumbnail groove to enable opening. A suspension ring is attached to the top so that it could be fitted to a chain.
The penknife measures approximately 4.1cms length 2.4cms length when closed. It weighs 1.1g.
This miniature penknife is around 200 years old and is in good condition for its age showing light signs of age and use.
This rare and collectible miniature penknife dates from around 1800 and is made of ivory and steel with a gold coloured metal lining. The blade opens and pushes closed (it doesn’t quite fully close). One side of the blade has a thumbnail groove to enable opening. A suspension ring is attached to the top so that it could be fitted to a chain.
The penknife measures approximately 4.1cms length 2.4cms length when closed. It weighs 1.1g.
This miniature penknife is around 200 years old and is in good condition for its age showing light signs of age and use.
This rare and collectible miniature penknife dates from around 1800 and is made of ivory and steel with a gold coloured metal lining. The blade opens and pushes closed (it doesn’t quite fully close). One side of the blade has a thumbnail groove to enable opening. A suspension ring is attached to the top so that it could be fitted to a chain.
The penknife measures approximately 4.1cms length 2.4cms length when closed. It weighs 1.1g.
This miniature penknife is around 200 years old and is in good condition for its age showing light signs of age and use.