Antique Early Metalware 19thc Fruitwood Fishermans Penknife In The Form Of A Fish. French.
Code: MS 8604
Dimensions:
H: 0.8" (2 cm)D: 0.8" (2 cm)L: 4.5" (11.4 cm)
£175.00 Approx $231.79, €205.88
A very nice example of a mid 19thc Fisherman's knife in the form of a fish....probably used for filleting the fish that were caught....it is made of fruitwood (applewood) and nicely decorated with "scales", fishtail and incised triple ring decoration...the blade is in good condition....excellent colour and patina.
French. C1860-80.
