A pretty and petite penknife from the early 20th Century. The penknife is made from silver with steel for the blade and glove hook. The penknife and hook rotate out for use and it is unusual to find both functions in one item; often they are one or the other. This is a lovely example with lilac guilloche enamel. A beautiful, feminine take on a functional item. It looks great on a chain alone or in a bunch of items.
Details:
Materials - Silver (tested), Steel, Enamel
Age - Early 20th Century
Size - The penknife measures approx 26mm excluding the bail, by around 7mm wide excluding the hook. Overall, including the bail, the pendant is 32.5mm by 10mm.
Condition - Very good
Weight - 5.6g
A pretty and petite penknife from the early 20th Century. The penknife is made from silver with steel for the blade and glove hook. The penknife and hook rotate out for use and it is unusual to find both functions in one item; often they are one or the other. This is a lovely example with lilac guilloche enamel. A beautiful, feminine take on a functional item. It looks great on a chain alone or in a bunch of items.
Details:
Materials - Silver (tested), Steel, Enamel
Age - Early 20th Century
Size - The penknife measures approx 26mm excluding the bail, by around 7mm wide excluding the hook. Overall, including the bail, the pendant is 32.5mm by 10mm.
Condition - Very good
Weight - 5.6g
