Lot 671 , An Aspreys 9ct gold penknife, another 9ct gold penknife and a tortoiseshell example with gold and silver blades and toothpick.

An Aspreys 9ct gold penknife, another 9ct gold penknife and a tortoiseshell example with gold and silver blades and toothpick.
Estimate £150-250

Small engine turned penknife in good condition but one set of hallmarks quite rubbed. Asprey knife has small indentations on both sides where the ring at each end has touched the engine turning. The larger blade has a blunt tip and the smaller blade is blunt and with a tiny chip. The tortoiseshell knife has a couple of very tiny chips near the rivets.


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Sold for £180