Mid-Victorian Mappin & Company Gentleman`s Spear Point Knife 1860-1864

An elegant antique ivory handled gentleman`s knife that was manufactured by the short lived company Mappin & Co who traded from 77-78 Oxford Street, London, between the years 1860 to 1864.
It was in 1860 that the 22 year old John Mappin made the decision to leave the well established family cutlery business to set up on his own under the new business name of Mappin & Company, two years later he was joined by his brother in law George Webb who in 1864 became a partner in the business which resulted in the new trading name of Mappin & Webb, George died in the same year. (info sourced from Mappin & Webb website).
The knife is in very good condition with a wonderful looking 6 1/2 inch long spear point blade, with only slight age related staining.
The forte is nicely stamped on one face with the makers name and Sheffield and on the other the wording `Trustworthy', the one piece ivory grip is also in wonderful condition and held firm with what I believe to be a silver pommel cap, all other fittings are nickel plated.
A typical of the period leather scabbard with nickel plated mounts which again is in good order apart from some surface scuffs near the throat, missing the throat button.
A rare example from a short lived company prior to becoming the world famous Mappin & Webb brand name.
Sorry UK sale only, over 21 years of age.
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Code: 50795