French Antique Small silver fruit knife

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Posted by Isapurple
10 years ago
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This is a small knife, in silver, that was given to me by my grandmother ( I am French).

i don't know anything about it or how long she had it for but when I took it to the jeweller, the owner was very keen to buy it off me so I think it might be valuable.
Category Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium Silver
Condition Good
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Uniquities 🌱 Newbie 10 years ago

It is obvious that when someone is keen to buy something off of you, it is quite valuable. Perhaps if you asked that person what they knew of it, and asked how valuable it is, they would tell you that it is not worth much. This would of course contradict their keen interest in obtaining it.

The silvery spot in the center of the body indicates much use. As that is most likely where a person's fingers would have held onto it.

You may know more about it than you realize. When was the first time you remember seeing your grandmother with it? Memories may offer clues. Location as well, if she bought it in the area she lived. Or if you first saw it after she got back from a vacation, for example.

I suggest looking up books on the subject of silver items. Or going to a person other than the jeweler to get it appraised.

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