Victorian Silver Plated Pocket Knife Match Safe Silver an established maker of gold

an established maker of gold

The garnet beads are faceted

Measurements: The pendant hangs 1 3/4" long

This tortoise shell is particularly beautiful

On the back of each starfish is a white gold clip stamped "14K"

Victorian Silver Plated Pocket Knife Match Safe Silver an established maker of goldAn interesting and unusual match safe from the Victorian (ca1880) period! This unique piece is silver plated and carries the shape of a realistic pocket knife with a fabulous repousse design. Both sides of the match safe display a textured surface with repousse veins that resemble rugged tree bark. On one side of the piece are two slivers that represent knife blades, giving the look of a real pocket knife, though the blades are purely decorative and