Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

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Lot 263: Two George VI British Coin Inset and Mallard Duck Form Pocket Knives

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A pair of novelty folding pocket knives featuring decorative brass-toned handles. The first knife is of miniature scale with a single steel blade and a linear reeded handle. The circular base of the handle is inset with a British coin behind a clear protective cover. The obverse of the coin is visible, showing the profile of King George VI and the circumferential inscription GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP. The handle includes a circular lanyard hole at the terminal. The second knife is formed as a mallard duck, featuring embossed feather textures and facial details to the brass-toned metal casing. The handle is constructed with four visible pins and includes a small metal bail ring at the base. The single folding blade is housed within the duck’s body.