A very rare George Adams silver quill cutter, English, circa 1760,

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A very rare George Adams silver quill cutter, English, circa 1760, signed G. ADAMS No.60, Fleet Street, London, of square section with quill cutter mounted in the base, aperture for insertion in the front and U-shaped aperture at the rear for excess quill, operated by key and screw from above, in original shagreen covered case, the cutter 2 3/4in (6.5cm) high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A very rare George Adams silver quill cutter, English, circa 1760,

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