Antique 1860s Coin Silver Folding Fruit Knife Guilloche Scrollwork Tested 3" For Sale

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Antique 1860s Coin Silver Folding Fruit Knife Guilloche Scrollwork Tested 3":
$149.99

Antique Victorian American Coin Silver Folding Fruit Knife - Circa 1850s-1870s**

Up for sale is a genuine Victorian-era folding fruit pocket knife crafted from solid Coin Silver (.900 purity). This is a historic, 150-year-old antique item showing authentic period craftsmanship.

**Item Details & Design:**

* **Material:** Solid Coin Silver handle scales and blade (Stamped "COIN" on the tang).

Weight:** 1.2 oz (Which translates to exactly 34 grams of solid Coin Silver)

* **Engraving:** Features a wavy guilloché machine-turned pattern with hand-engraved scrollwork and a central monogram cartouche (initials appear to be M.B.M. or H.B.M.).

* **Measurements:** 3.0 inches closed / Approx. 5.5 inches open.

**CRITICAL CONDITION REPORT & DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING):**

* **VINTAGE WEAR & PATINA:** This knife is over 150 years old and is being sold in **AS-IS / AS-FOUND** condition with absolutely NO warranties or guarantees.

* **COSMETIC DEFECTS:** Due to its immense age and historical pocket wear, there are visible surface scratches, minor dings, scuffs, and areas of heavy rubbing. In certain spots, the original gold/silver luster or fine engraved details have faded or completely worn away from generations of handling.

* **BUYER RESPONSIBILITY:** This description has been formulated solely based on a visual assessment of the engravings, stamps, and current mechanics. I am not an antique appraiser, and I assume zero liability or responsibility regarding the perfect precision or historical origin of the details.

* **STUDY THE PHOTOS:** Buyers are strictly required to carefully inspect all high-resolution close-up photos to independently judge the exact cosmetic state, wear, and markings before making a purchase. What you see is exactly what you will receive.

**NEED MORE PHOTOS?**

I want you to be completely confident in your purchase! If you have any questions or need specific close-up angles, macro shots of the blade alignment, or different lighting views of the handle wear, **I will be more than happy to take and send you additional photos upon request before you buy.**

No returns, no partial refunds, sold strictly AS-IS for antique collectors and restoration. Shipped securely packed from a smoke-free home.