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Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Rare Georgian Coburg Pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

18th century
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A rare Georgian Coburg pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon in original box with silk and velvet lining. The Coburg pattern was originally made by Paul Storr for Rundle Bridge & Rundle. The silver gilding is is super order. Each item bears the makers mark for William Eley. The spoon is 1929, Knife 1827, Fork handle 1827 and the body of the fork 1826, all London. The box is in pretty good order, see pictures, one of the hinges may need a little bit of attention. One hook is missing on the front of the box.

Fork length 18 cm

Spoon length 17.5 cm

Knife length 20.5 cm

Box 23 x 10 x 3 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Silver Coburg Cutlery to the Georgian era.

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A rare Georgian Coburg pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon in original box with silk and velvet lining. The Coburg pattern was originally made by Paul Storr for Rundle Bridge & Rundle. The silver gilding is is super order. Each item bears the makers mark for William Eley. The spoon is 1929, Knife 1827, Fork handle 1827 and the body of the fork 1826, all London. The box is in pretty good order, see pictures, one of the hinges may need a little bit of attention. One hook is missing on the front of the box.

Fork length 18 cm

Spoon length 17.5 cm

Knife length 20.5 cm

Box 23 x 10 x 3 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Silver Coburg Cutlery to the Georgian era.

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A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case.
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Archive I A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case.

Rare Georgian Coburg pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon

Archive II A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View II
Archive III A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View III
Archive IV A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View IV
Archive V A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View V
Archive VI A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View VI
Archive VII A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View VII
Archive VIII A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case. View VIII
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A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case.
Rare Georgian Coburg pattern Knife, Fork & Spoon
Ref: SA1098391
A three-piece Georgian silver cutlery set in the Coburg pattern, presented inside a velvet-lined display case.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Designed during the Regency period in the early nineteenth century, the Coburg pattern is an elaborate shell-and-scroll design favoured for high-status dining services. It represents the opulent neoclassical and rococo revival tastes prevalent in Georgian silverware.

The cutlery pieces were crafted from solid sterling silver or silver-gilt, struck with official assay hallmarks. Presentation cases were constructed from wood covered in leather or paper, lined internally with silk and velvet to protect the polished metal surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks, including the makers mark, town mark, duty mark, date letter, and the lion passant for sterling silver. High-relief cast ornamentation and crisp detail on the handles also indicate genuine hand-finished period craftsmanship.

A cased cutlery set can be displayed open on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or bookshelf to showcase the fabric lining and silverwork. It functions as an intriguing conversational object within a dining space or library setting.

Silver components should be cleaned using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding submersion of handles if hollow. The velvet and silk lining of the case should be lightly dusted with a soft brush and stored away from direct sunlight and dampness.
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