BONE, MAHOGANY AND SILVER FOLDING KNIFE WITH PATRIOTIC DECORATION Bone grip inlaid with mahogany disks on one side. Silver bolsters,...

BONE, MAHOGANY AND SILVER FOLDING KNIFE WITH PATRIOTIC DECORATION United States or England, Mid-19th Century

Bone grip inlaid with mahogany disks on one side. Silver bolsters, one tapered and one in the form of a sword's hilt, both with relief patriotic decoration on both sides. Hilt with a "Liberty and Union" banner centered by an oak leaf. Tapered bolster with a Liberty cap, a sword, a spread-wing eagle, olive branches and an American shield. Pivoting steel blade with nail nick. Length closed 5.63".

Condition: Nice patina. Wear commensurate with age and use. Locking mechanism may not be working properly.

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