DESCRIPTION |
Set of six early Victorian silver handled Queen's pattern dessert or smaller table knives with replacement steel blades from Harrods, each handle with a light monogram to one side only. |
| SILVERSMITH |
George Adams |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1849 |
ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
344 |
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 8 3/4 |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
exceptionally good for their age with no splits or holes. The rustless/stainless steel blades, although early replacements do not appear to have been used and are not pitted. There is a tiny gap, largest less than 1mm, between the hafts and blades but all the blades are very firm within their hafts. Our silversmith could correct this or replace with new blades, but neither is necessary in my opinion. I would gladly eat my own dinner with these knives. |
MAJOR FAULTS |
none |
MINOR FAULTS |
Two of the terminals have had a knock to the pattern detail at the very end, and one high spot has worn just to the right of the hallmark, see below. |
| BACK | Price £275 | SOLD | Item Number: M2162 |
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