Little silver knife what was it used for?

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jondane
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Little silver knife what was it used for?

Postby jondane » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:37 am

http://imageshack.us/g/72/img20783.jpg/

I have a small silver knife that is of an odd design and I cannot think what it was used for.
Can anyone help identifying this for me? Also, any ID of the hallmarks would be of help as well.

jondane
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Re: Little silver knife what was it used for?

Postby jondane » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:39 am

Re. my little silver knife, this measures 16.5cm long.

jondane
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Re: Little silver knife what was it used for?

Postby jondane » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:27 am

Here is the reverse of the handle showing a second monogram.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/silverknifeimg20793.jpg

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Zolotnik
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Re: Little silver knife what was it used for?

Postby Zolotnik » Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:07 am

Hi jondane -

Your dessert (Fruit) knife is authentic!
Townmark: St. Petersburg, assayer: Jevstignejev Ivan (ИЕ) on duty1870-1891, maker: JAL (1868-1881), name not known, silver content 84 Zolotniki = 875/1000

Regards
Zolotnik


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