{"product_id":"vintage-english-sheffield-fruit-knives-07212","title":"6 Sheffield Fruit Knives E. Leclere with Cream Handles in Original Case – Vintage 1930s–50s England","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinguished \u003cstrong\u003eset of six fruit and dessert knives\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eSheffield, England\u003c\/strong\u003e, by \u003cstrong\u003eE. Leclere\u003c\/strong\u003e – with cream, ivory-like celluloid handles, in the original \u003cstrong\u003epresentation case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are deeply stamped \"E. LECLERE \/ NON-STAIN STEEL \/ SHEFFIELD\". The black textured case is lined with midnight-black velvet and satin in the lid and closes with two brass latches – very much in the style of English country-house tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: E. Leclere, Sheffield, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: stainless steel (\"Non-Stain Steel\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: celluloid\/xylonite in ivory look (not ivory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife length: approx. 17.5 cm \/ 6.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: approx. 19 × 15 cm \/ 7.5 × 5.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1930s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent; blades clean with light signs of use, handles without cracks, case closes securely, lining with age marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fruit, cheese and cake at afternoon tea or the Christmas coffee table – a stylish gift for lovers of English table culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only; do not soak the handles or put them in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Waidhofen an der Thaya the brass latches of the case clicked open – and there lay six knives, neat as guests at tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eSix knives for five o'clock tea — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57652313653623,"sku":"30547","price":64.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8765109966_7vbc.jpg?v=1793306360","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/vintage-english-sheffield-fruit-knives-07212","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}