Antique Quill Knife Ebony and stainless steel back spring

and stainless steel back spring

Copperhead Pony Cut Bone scales with nickel silver escutcheon

5 5/8" wide head of carbon spring steel

Excellent condition (there are light scratches and stains on the blades)

Stepped and stippled stainless steel bolsters

Antique Quill Knife Ebony and stainless steel back spring1 5 16" blades of carbon steel, 3" closed length Thumb notched blade spines Engraved silver bolsters Mother of pearl scales with silver escutcheon Very fine brass liners Steel back spring with file work on the underside Dates to between 1837 and 1891, excellent condition (blades show light staining and pitting, but overall knife shows almost no signs of use)