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DESCRIPTION

Magnificent set of six silver Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern table knives plus carver all of true Victorian proportions. Each silver handle has a discreet crest engraving to one side only.

SILVERSMITH

George Adams

DATE or HALLMARK

1847

ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY

London

WEIGHT in GRAMS

833

SIZE in INCHES

length: 10 1/2 and 14 1/2

SILVER STANDARD

.925 sterling silver

OVERALL CONDITION

excellent and our silversmith has lightly polished and gently sharpened the steel blades so that these extraordinarily scarce knives are now safe for food use. Not suitable for modern high temperature dishwashers.

MAJOR FAULTS

none

MINOR FAULTS

General surface markings commensurate with age and some use and one little bump mid-way down the handle of the carver.
BACK Price £500 SOLD Item Number: M2161 several