Charles Dickens interest: 'His folding pocket knife' accompa...

Charles Dickens interest: 'His folding pocket knife' accompanied by a letter of provenance, displayed in glazed mahogany display case with printed note 'CHARLES DICKENS' PEN KNIFE, He used it every day for the last 17 years of his life. This knife was given to Charles Dickens by Georgina Hogarth, his Sister-in-law, who became his Housekeeper after he had separated from his wife. She remained in charge of his house and children until his death... "I certify that I gave this Pearl Pen Knife to my Brother-in-Law, Charles Dickens, in 1853 and that from that date it was always used by him when travelling and at Gads Hill until his death on 9th June, 1870 and that it was in his possession then and at that time and since been in my possession." GEORGINA HOGARTH', this over the knife and a facsimile print of a letter from Hogarth, the case 80cm high, 35cm wide Provenance: Bleak House, Broadstairs, Kent

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