Nice mother of pearl handle Antique petite knife.
Marked on the blade:
By Appointment to the Late King George V
Viners, Ltd Sheffield
Also marked on the blade: Made in England
King George V (1865-1936)
Condition is excellent.
1. Mother of pearl handles are in beautiful condition. The handle has a natural indentation on one side which is part of the mother of pearl shell. The silverplate may need some polishing.
Please see pictures.
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In 1930, Viners Ltd was issued with a Royal Warrant as Cutlers and Silversmiths to King George V. George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
Viners, Ltd grew to be the the largest cutlery manufacturer in England after WWII.
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