Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives - Set of 4

Description

From Landers, Frary & Clark – Aetna Works, founded in New Britain, Connecticut, 1866, a set of four fruit and … more From Landers, Frary & Clark – Aetna Works, founded in New Britain, Connecticut, 1866, a set of four fruit and cheese knives.

Mother of Pearl handles are joined to plated blades by a Sterling Silver ferrule. The collar shows an intricate floral pattern. Shaped, sharp blades end in a point for piercing the skin of the fruit.

Blades show the makers mark.

Measures: 6 in. L x .50 in. W x .25 in. H
Very good antique condition, un-polished. less