Victorian Silver Owl Paper Knife - 'Kilmeny'

Stokes & Ireland Ltd, Chester 1898
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A good quality Victorian silver Paper Knife, the heavy cast terminal formed as an owl perched on a pedestal. The blade engraved 'Kilmeny'.

By Stokes & Ireland, Chester, 1898.

'Kilmeny' may refer to Kilmeny, a village on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland or possibly from the poem by Scottish poet James Hogg 1813, The Queen's Wake.

Sold - £220.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
157 mm (6.18 inches)
W
12 mm (0.47 inches)
Weight
25.30 Grams (0.81 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
DS050220
Medium
Silver