Mother of pearl

Discussion in 'Silver' started by John311, Feb 12, 2017.

  1. John311

    John311 New Member

    hello recently was passed these 2 items from an old family members house.

    Think there mother of pearl butter knifes, not sure on year or what sort of value they are

    Could anyone shine any light or advise ?
     

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    John311, Feb 12, 2017
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome John!
    Please go back to 'edit' and use the full image button to enlarge your photo and always do this. :)
    Thank you. :)
     
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Look like fish knives to me.
     
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  4. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    Yerp - knives for serving fish - preferably cooked and served headless.................
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Welcome, John!

    Have you seen any marks (beyond the decorative) on the metal parts? Some of the better fish knives with MOP handles have sterling ferules (the band that connects the handle with the blade.) Sometimes the blades are also sterling, but more often they are silver plated. We can help you figure that out, but we'll need well-focused close-up pictures to do that.
     
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  6. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

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  7. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Good job Bev! :)
    ~
    Seems many post and run... :)
    Wonder if they fish that way. :p :)
     
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  8. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    :hilarious:
     
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  9. John311

    John311 New Member

    Thanks all, yes no distinctive marks

    Was hoping for some dating or something
     
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  10. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    The ornate blades remind me of something from the 19th century. But I really don't know.
     
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