Superb Butler Multi-Tool Dress Pocket Knife c1900. Collectable Antique Pocket Knives. Unisex Utility hot Knife. Women’s Pocket Knife. Mens Gifts

This is a superb & very rare Art Deco period multi-tool Dress Pocket Knife by George Butler of Sheffield dating from around 1915-1920

It has five stainless steel tools including main & secondary Spear blades 48mm & 39mm long, 62mm sprung scissors, a 67mm pin awl & a 67mm heavy awl with a file edge.

The frames & separator are milled edge brass with central stainless steel back springs & silver capped brass rivets.

The scales are spectacular! 2mm thick Mother of Pearl with thumb nail recesses & a beautiful depth of rainbow colour.

Stamped Butler with the Key trade mark & Stainless, Sheffield, hot England.

The overall condition is fantastic! No chips or cracks to the scales & just very minor wear to the blades & silver rivet caps as shown.
The tools all close with a good snap & no sideways play or wobble.
53g weight. 8.5cm long closed x 1cm x 2cm.

Please have a good look at all the photos.

A beautiful & useful pocket knife for dress occasions & the perfect gift.

Butler's Trinity workshops date back to the 1680s when the Key trade mark was granted. Undoubtedly the best maker in Sheffield, they were were early adopters of stainless steel blades & cutlery ensuring their continued dominance of the market.
Archive photos courtesy of Grace's Guide with many thanks.

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