Antique Silver Fruit Knife Bowie and has many side-by-side comparisons

and has many side-by-side comparisons of knives from multiple time periods showing how the designs have changed over time

3 5/8" blade of D2 tool steel

Nickel silver hilt with fine brass and red spacers

4-piece black lip mother of pearl scales with beautiful Japanese Maki-e dragons

Serial #BF 086

Antique Silver Fruit Knife Bowie and has many side-by-side comparisons2 3 8" sterling silver blade, 3 1 8" closed length Also includes a silver seed pick Sterling silver scales with ivy leaf pattern and initials J. E. L. Silver liners and back springs Likely dates to the early to mid 1800's, excellent condition (there are light scratches on the blade and handle and small dings in the cutting edge)