Late 1800's-1920's sailors rigging penknife

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  • June 13, 2019 at 11:37 pm#14684
    jonathon20
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    I have a very old and quite rare rigging tool I’d like a value on before I sell it.
    It’s a sailers spike penknife.
    No visible marks apart from the makers mark, Atkins Bros Sheffield (note: NOT Atkinsons)
    I originally thought the handle covers were mother of pearl but know I believe they are cow horn.

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    June 15, 2019 at 9:21 am#14763
    jonathon20
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    I would be grateful for more information about this particular item as I’ve only been able to find 2 photos of the exact same design online.
    I’m going to be selling the tool soon so it would be helpful.

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    July 16, 2019 at 7:51 pm#16591
    Becky Jones Ohde
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    Hi,
    I have not seen one exactly like yours but I haven’t seen any sell at auction for more than $36. If you have sold yours I would like to know what you sold it for.
    Thanks,

    September 16, 2019 at 2:48 pm#20886
    jonathon20
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    Not sold it yet but an exact same one in similar condition sold in the U.S. for $260
    Managed to find that reference online after a lot of searching.

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