Japanese Pearloid Ring-End Penknife

$18.00

Object reference: BRU-10586377567

Object details

JAPAN mark visible in the seller's close-up
Open length approximately 10–11 cm (3.94–4.33 in), estimated from the ruler photograph
Pearloid handle described by the seller as celluloid
Steel blade, darkened fasteners and ring
Maker and date unknown

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Condition

Yellowing and surface wear to the handle, scratches and oxidation to the blade and darkening around the pins. Seller rates the condition at seven-and-a-half out of ten. Mechanism has not been independently checked.

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The story

Cream and honey-coloured swirls run through the slim handle of this small folding penknife. Two darkened pins and a simple ring provide a restrained contrast, while the steel blade retains its age-darkened surface and nail opening.

Its charm comes from scale and simplicity. A plain pocket form becomes more expressive through the shifting grain of the pearloid handle, catching light in a way that feels almost textile-like. It makes an understated companion to a collection of small objects chosen for material and detail.

Attribution note

A JAPAN tang mark is legible in the supplied close-up, supporting a Japanese origin. The seller describes the handle as imitation mother-of-pearl celluloid; the visual effect is consistent with pearloid, but the exact synthetic composition is untested. The mark does not establish a manufacturer, model or production date. It should not be described as natural mother-of-pearl.