Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The handles are chased in high-relief with shells and foliage and the cartouches feature a globe on both pieces. The set comes in its original fitted leather case with navy blue silk and velvet lining.
A truly exceptional example of Victorian silver craftsmanship!
Made by Hilliard & Thomason and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1876
total weight - 502 g
233 g cutlery weight
box - 3 x 36 x 11 cm
knife - 31 cm long, 4 cm across widest part of blade
fork - 24 cm
Very good antique condition. Few small dings to handles; one of the fork tines is slightly bent; wear to box and the hinges need repair.
Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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