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1924 .925 Sterling Silver Blade Mother of Pearl Fruit Folding Knife
John Yeomans Cowlishaw
Sheffield
Blade 2"
Overall 4.75"
Closed 2.75"
It has Some Sratches and Marks on the MOP handle. There is a half circle scratch on the backside
Blade is partially tarnished and has a Slight canter
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The Crown:
This is the town mark for Sheffield, England, confirming where the silver was tested and certified.
The Lion Passant:
This walking lion is the mandatory purity mark certifying that the blade is solid sterling silver (92.5% pure).
J.Y.C:
This is the maker's mark assigned to John Yeomans Cowlishaw, a prominent Victorian cutlery manufacturer who operated a specialized mother-of-pearl workshop on Market Street in Sheffield.
The letter "g":
Stamped in a specific lowercase font inside a shield, this represents the exact assay year of 1924.
