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Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife
By George Unite Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This exceptional
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1890s English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Gold

19th Century Pair of Knife Boxes With Mother of Pearl
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A most unusual pair of knife boxes. Beautiful decoration.
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24
By Cardeilhac
Located in Paris, FR
elements, highlighting every detail with remarkable finesse. The abalone mother-of-pearl handles display
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19th Century French Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Henry Atkin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ferrules ornamented with embossed leaf ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the
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1840s English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged oak
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1890s English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Elkington Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of ribbed ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Brass, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century set of mother of pearl handled 6 table knives, 6 forks, and 6 spreaders. Main
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Early 20th Century Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
$329 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 0.25 in W 0.75 in D 7.75 in
1894 Thompson Jewelers Mother of Pearl Fruit Knife
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling fruit knife with mother of pearl handle, etched back strap, marked from his Godfather 1894
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1890s English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

1920s England by Reid Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
By Reid Sons 1
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver

18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
Located in Esbeek, NL
18 carat golden paper knife with paperclips. Enamel de limoges, pearls and sapphire, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Gold, Enamel

Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910
Located in Bath, GB
is, made from carved and polished Mother of Pearl in the form of a golf club. It is lucky enough to
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver Plate

Attractive Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl child s set from 1903
By John Sanderson
Located in London, London
Silver Child's Set, features a Mother of Pearl handle to the knife, and striking engraved decoration
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. 2. Shell/Mother of Pearl Sterling Paper Knife 8.25" long 3. Agate Sterling Seal 1.90" long 4
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

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English Sterling and Mother-of Pearl Knife Rests
Located in Seattle, WA
English Sterling and mother-of-pearl hall marked knife rest in original box. Set of two.
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Service
Located in West Palm beach, FL
are one dozen knives and one dozen forks. Mahogany case, mother of pearl handles.
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver

Antique Silver Service
Antique Silver Service
H 2.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Victorian Mother of Pearl Silver Fruit Knife by Thomas Marples
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Lovely quality Victorian fruit knife Silver blade with mother of pearl handle. Silver plaque to
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Mother-of-Pearl

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl E.C. Simmons Pocket Knife
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful sterling silver and mother of pearl E.C. Simmons pocket knife. The main
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

George III Cased Silver Mother of Pearl Folding Fruit Knife Fork, circa 1800
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good cased pair of George III silver and mother of pearl folding fruit knife and fork, the mother
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver

Harrison Brothers Howson Sheffield Sterling Silver Mother-of-Pearl Fish Service
By Harrison Brothers George Howson 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Harrison Brothers & Howson Sheffield sterling silver and Mother-of-Pearl fish knife service for 12
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1880s European Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver Plate

Collection of Tortoise Items
Located in Washington, DC
. Four Small Tortoise and Mother-of-Pearl inset, knife box form, 2" x 1" x 1 1/4" @ $ 200. Five Tortoise
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery Dressing Box
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
of pearl mirror, silver spoon, pen knife etc and beneath the tray is a red leather lined storage area
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19th Century British Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery 
Dressing Box
The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery 
Dressing Box
H 8.67 in W 14.49 in D 11.03 in
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
Georgian to earliest Victorian sewing implements, including that beautiful mother of pearl seam ripping
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pearl Sterling mother of pearl Knife and Fork Mappin and Webb 1904-5
By Mappin Webb
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Mother of Pearl Sterling Knife and Fork Mappin and Webb 1904-5. Plain with a small foliate
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Early 1900s English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Southeast Asian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Dha Sword
Located in Astoria, NY
Southeast Asian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Dha Sword, possibly Thai or Cambodian, early
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Metal

Cutery Service of 36 Knives in Original Box Art Deco
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This cutlery set is made up of 36 knives with ribbed mother-of-pearl handles and silver ferrules
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Mother-of-Pearl

Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service, Antique George V
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with embossed bands of ribbed ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Sheffield Silver Plate Mother of Pearl Seafood Pair of Forks and Knife
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Sheffield silver plate and mother of pearl three-piece fish set with one fish knife and
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19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver Plate

12 Antique William Adams Sterling Mother of Pearl Fruit Knives Knife Box
By William Adams
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of 12 Antique fruit knives and box case by William Adams, featuring mother of pearl handles
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Early 20th Century Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Incredible Antique Folding Fruit Knife Collection, 18th-20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
peeler and another with a butter knife blade. 11 of the folding knives have none mother-of-pearl handles
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver

Sterling Silver Cutlery Knife Fork Sheffield, Carving Set 3 Mother pearl handle
Located in Wembley, GB
Sterling Silver Carving Set 3 Mother pearl handles, Cutlery, Knife Fork Sheffield with engraved
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1890s British Art Deco Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit / Dessert Cutlery Service
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silversmith John Biggin in 1911. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive
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1910s English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Chawner Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of knife 20.4cm/8' Length of fork 17.3cm/6.8' Weight Not measurable as mother of pearl handles Date
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Mother of Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By William Warr
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver-mounted mother of pearl letter opener, Birmingham, England, William Warr
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1890s English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Letter Opener/Paper Knife
By Martin Hall
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau period, sterling silver and mother-of-pearl letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Gold Mother of Pearl Fork and Knife Sets, 24 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
. Micro-scratches from use. One knife handle has been professionally repaired, one fork ferrule also
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Gold, Gold Plate

1919 Fruit Pocket Knife solid Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl / 17gr
Located in SE
Old Fruit /pocket Knife with a folding blade in Silver and parts of the handle made of Mother of
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1910s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Sterling Silver Afternoon Tea Service - Antique George V
By Isaac Ellis Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the original carved mother of pearl handles. Each knife is fitted with the original hallmarked
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1910s English Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Knife Set
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Cardeilhac French sterling silver 18-karat gold and mother-of-pearl knife set. Fabulous French
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1850s French Neoclassical Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Gold, Sterling Silver

George III Cased Silver Mother-of-pearl Folding Fruit Knife Fork, circa 1800
By Sheffield
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine George III cased silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife and fork, the knife with
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver

Victorian Silver and Mother of Pearl Childs Knife Fork and Spoon Set, 1867
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in London, GB
Victorian silver and mother of pearl childs knife fork and spoon set, 1867 Made by Hilliard
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1860s English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Piault French Sterling Silver Mother-of-Pearl Table Knife Set of 54 Pieces Box
By Jules Piault 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Piault rare French sterling silver and mother-of-pearl table knife set of 54 pieces with box. Head
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Pair of George III Cased Silver and Mother-of-pearl Folding Fruit Knife and Fork
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine cased pair George III silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knife and fork, the pearl
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19th Century English George III Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver

A Magnificent 100 Blade Exhibition Knife
Located in New York, NY
all likelihood, their equal will never be seen again. This spectacular knife would
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Early 20th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Steel

French Napoleon Paper Knife, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual French Napoleon paper knife with mother-of-pearl blade and silver plated figure of
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Early 1900s French Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
well and match holder. The second tray holds assorted manicure tools, pens, pencils, mother of pearl
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
replacements, as is the mother of pearl seam-ripping knife. One extra thimble which is also sterling silver
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Mother-of-pearl Knife Set
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Cardeilhac French sterling silver 18-karat gold mother-of-pearl knife set. Fabulous French
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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Gold, Steel, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning mother of pearl pocket knife. The handle is mother of pearl with floral and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

Boxed - 19th century - FRUIT KNIFE FORK - Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1864 Maker JYC
Located in York, GB
This fruit knife and fork are particularly attractive - see the deeply carved, mother of pearl
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Set of 2 lacquered and painted doors, green and yellow, 18th century Rome
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Set of 2 antique doors, lacquered and hand painted with fomrelle with typical floral designs, predominantly green and yellow, hand-built in the 18th century for a palazzo in Italy, i...
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18th Century Italian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Wood

Set of 2 lacquered and painted doors, green and yellow, 18th century Rome
Set of 2 lacquered and painted doors, green and yellow, 18th century Rome
$6,645 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 87.8 in W 42.92 in D 1.97 in
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
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1870s American American Empire Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Bronze, Copper

Large Concave Blue Mirror Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Concave tinted glass. Similar to Anish Kapoor sculptures. Thermoformed and mirrored, mounted on a brass structure. Available in blue (as pictured), green, pink gold, copper and an...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Brass

Large Concave Blue Mirror Sculpture
Large Concave Blue Mirror Sculpture
$8,222 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 43.71 in
Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France, Circa 1890s Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl and abalone inset on brass cylindrical body w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Brass

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
By CYMA Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed by Cyma Watch Co. This is a beautiful and unusual squeeze concealed "La Captive" travel-clock, created in Switzerland by the Cyma Wat...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.62 in D 1.57 in
French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950. Interior Dimensions: 55.5"W x 77"D This bed is smaller than todays queen size. Often times old "quee...
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1950s Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Cabinet Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish original painted pine armoire with blue panels and trim, standing on aged bun feet. The original painted finish has been distressed through generations of use, resulting in t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Pine, Paint

Jules Leleu Art Deco Cabinet with Floral Marquetry in Ebony and Mother of Pearl.
By Jules Leleu
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A truly exceptional rare and refined cabinet from the late Art Deco period by one of the most renowned French furniture designers of this period, Jules Leleu. The two gently bowed do...
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Bronze

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Lead

Ametista II Camel Blue Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
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2010s Modern Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Cotton, Velvet

Loetz Silberiris Candia Iridescent Twin Handled Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish Bohemian Silberiris Candia iridescent glass vase with brown handles by Johann Loetz Witwe and dating from around 1900. The simply shaped vase ref PN 85/5151 in the Loetz cata...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Blown Glass

1825 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet - European Alps
Located in Vo , Veneto
Antique Painted Cupboard with Flowers Technical information: Period: 1825 Origin: Tyrolean Alps Wood type: Fir Height: 191 cm 75.2 in Width: 153 cm (169 cm with frame) 60.2 in (6...
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1820s Austrian Other Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Fir

1825 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet - European Alps
1825 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet - European Alps
$7,358
H 74.81 in W 60.24 in D 20.48 in
Tiffany Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century gold Louis Philippe mirror. Featuring a bar pattern and a beaded inner border. This mirror has a slightly red patina as well. Pretty! Circa 1870. 38w x 54h
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife

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Giltwood

19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
$3,400
H 54 in W 38 in D 2 in
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Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mother of pearl knife you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique mother of pearl knife for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, mother-of-pearl and shell. There are many kinds of the antique mother of pearl knife you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mother of pearl knife, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique mother of pearl knife that is appealing in its simplicity, but Crisford Norris, George Unite Sons and Hilliard Thomason produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mother Of Pearl Knife?

The average selling price for an antique mother of pearl knife at 1stDibs is $773, while they’re typically $167 on the low end and $52,903 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.