Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 317

'The Stanley Knife.' A large folding penknife

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £1450

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Description

'The Stanley Knife.' A large folding penknife, stamped Crookes & Brookes Patent, with ivory mounted body inscribed Hon:Seymour John Fortescue, from C.H., with a 5in (12.5cm) main blade and saw, both stamped The Stanley Knife, and six other tools, stamped Richardson Lord St Liverpool, with ring fastener, 7.25in (18.5cm) l.