Lot 333
A scarce set of George III knives
Auction: 13 February 2008 at 11:00 GMT
£1,140
Description
by Patrick Robertson, Edinburgh circa 1785, the stylised rococo scroll pistol grip handles with engraved crest and motto, the silver blades marked thistle, duty head, PR, with shaped top edge and rounded points (3)
Dimensions
21cm long
Footnote
Note: Silver Scottish knives are unusually scarce, particularly with silver blades. They are more commonly found with steel blades which can quickly deteriorate and this may explain the reason for the small survival rate.