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10 Hollow Handle Coin Silver Knives by Richardson of Philadelphia (#2163)
10 Hollow Handle Coin Silver Knives by Richardson of Philadelphia (#2163)
10 Hollow Handle Coin Silver Knives by Richardson of Philadelphia (#2163)

10 Hollow Handle Coin Silver Knives by Richardson of Philadelphia (#2163)

$ 261.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Knives
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Composition: Coin Silver
  • Maker: Richardson
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    10 Hard to find Hollow Handle C0in Silver
    Knives
    with Carbon Steel Blades
    Measures 11" long
    Blades in poor condition
    Made by Richardsons of Philadelphia
    *sales tax charged to states that require it by law
    There were 3 generations of Richardson Family Silversmiths
    in Philadelphia.
    Their story is told in this book:
    Joseph Richardson and Family, Philadelphia Silversmiths
    by Martha Gandy Fales
    Joseph Richardson Sr.
    (December 4, 1752 - March 11, 1831) was the greatest among many great silversmiths coming from a multi-generational silversmithing dynasty. His father,
    Francis Richardson II
    (November 25, 1684 - August 17, 1729) was born in New York City and moved to Philadelphia with his mother and stepfather becoming a silversmith and goldsmith. Joseph Richardson, Sr. also worked both as a goldsmith and a silversmith. Two of his sons, Joseph Richardson, Jr. and Nathaniel Richardson also became silversmiths