This is a penknife cased in gold with clear SHEFFIELD hallmarks for 1925 and clear assay marks for 9K gold
The penknife also has makers marks for J.R & S
The knife has a gold suspension loop with attractive detailing
The gold has a smooth plain finish on both sides and is in excellent condition with minor wear and tear only.
The penknife has 6 attachments. On one side there is a button hook, scissors and two fine fruit knives. On the reverse there is a file and pipe scraper. The steel is pitted and marked but all, except the scissors are perfectly useable. The scissors can still cut paper with a bit of effort
The steel work is signed “Joseph Rodgers & Sons” hence the J.R & S mark on the gold
The knife when folded up measures 7.5cm long x 13mm wide x 8mm deep
The knife weighs 44.6g in total
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