Victorian Mother-of-pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall

Name: Victorian Mother-of-pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1189957
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Description

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall

A fine English Victorian dessert service by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, dating from the late 19th, presented in its original fitted mahogany case.

The set comprises twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks, each fitted with solid mother-of-pearl handles mounted with silver-plated ferrules. The blades and tines are of silver-plated steel, with the knives bearing the maker’s mark W.H & Co, confirming manufacture by Walker & Hall.

The handles display the natural iridescence and depth characteristic of genuine mother-of-pearl, with subtle variation from piece to piece, and are neatly fluted in the classical taste. The set is housed in its original mahogany presentation box, lined in blue velvet and complete with the original working lock and key.

Case measures 29 x 25 x 6 (height) cm

In good antique condition overall. All pieces present. Light surface wear and fine scratches to the blades consistent with age and use. Some natural mellowing and light staining to a few pearl handles, typical of antique mother-of-pearl. The box shows honest wear to the exterior with a pleasing patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189957

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Description

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall

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A fine English Victorian dessert service by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, dating from the late 19th, presented in its original fitted mahogany case.

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

fig 1. Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall — fig 1. Victorian Mother-of-pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall

The set comprises twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks, each fitted with solid mother-of-pearl handles mounted with silver-plated ferrules. The blades and tines are of silver-plated steel, with the knives bearing the maker’s mark W.H & Co, confirming manufacture by Walker & Hall.

fig 2. Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall — fig 2. Victorian Mother-of-pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall

The handles display the natural iridescence and depth characteristic of genuine mother-of-pearl, with subtle variation from piece to piece, and are neatly fluted in the classical taste. The set is housed in its original mahogany presentation box, lined in blue velvet and complete with the original working lock and key.

fig 3. Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall — fig 3. Victorian Mother-of-pearl Handled Dessert Cutlery Set by Walker & Hall

Case measures 29 x 25 x 6 (height) cm

In good antique condition overall. All pieces present. Light surface wear and fine scratches to the blades consistent with age and use. Some natural mellowing and light staining to a few pearl handles, typical of antique mother-of-pearl. The box shows honest wear to the exterior with a pleasing patina.