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A John Watts Brass Souvenir Kings And Queens Of England Pen Knife - A vintage brass souvenir folding pen knife manufactured in Sheffield. The handle comprises two brass scales featuring an embossed chronological list of the Kings and Queens of England. One side details monarchs from William I (1066) to Edward V (1483), while the reverse continues from Richard III (1483) to George V (1910). The knife includes two polished stainless steel blades: a larger primary blade and a smaller secondary pen blade. The tang of the main blade is stamped with the maker's name and location reading JOHN WATTS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND, with the reverse of the blade bearing the impressed words STAINLESS STEEL. The handle scales are secured with two brass pins and the joints show a natural aged patina.