Antique sterling silver-handled pocket knife, from around 1890 to 1915. USA For Sale

The handle has repoussé (raised) scrollwork with an empty cartouche in the center, which was left blank for engraving initials. That's typical of Victorian and Art Nouveau-era silver.It's a four-blade penknife with two knife blades, a nail file, and a blade with a decorated shank that may be a cuticle or nail tool. These were often sold as gentleman's or lady's dress knives.Your close-up shows a partially struck "STERLING" stamp, a small letter mark or maker's initials, and the number "261". The 261 is most likely a pattern or model number, and pattern numbers can be used to trace the maker. The small ⊕ mark near the top of the handle in photo 1 may also be a maker's mark.