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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Fish Serving Set – Circa 1880
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Fish Serving Set – Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A Lovely Antique Victorian Silver Plated Two-piece Fish Serving Set comprising a pierced fish slice and matching serving fork. Both pieces are finished in bright silver plate with crisp decorative engraving and cutwork. The pieces are presented in a fitted case lined in deep blue velvet with a pale satin lid lining.

The fish slice has an ornate, shaped blade with openwork panels and a textured central field. The serving fork features a pierced, shield-shaped head with scrolling motifs that echo the decoration of the slice. Each handle is neatly proportioned with a stepped outline and a shell terminal, giving the set a refined, classical finish – circa 1880.

* It is the sort of set that looks equally at home in a traditional sideboard drawer or a modern tablescape with vintage accents.

Measurements:

Length of Serving Slice: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Weight of Serving Pair: 323g

Total weight (including case): 711g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Fish Serving Set to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09555701
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Maker's mark R&B on the stems: Roberts & Belk of Sheffield.
Hand-engraved scrollwork and pierced diaper patterns: fine late Victorian metalwork.
Plush velvet and ruched satin lining: original fitted presentation case.
Heavy die-struck shell terminals: solid flatware shaping before lighter mass production.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222243
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53330
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Description
A Lovely Antique Victorian Silver Plated Two-piece Fish Serving Set comprising a pierced fish slice and matching serving fork. Both pieces are finished in bright silver plate with crisp decorative engraving and cutwork. The pieces are presented in a fitted case lined in deep blue velvet with a pale satin lid lining.

The fish slice has an ornate, shaped blade with openwork panels and a textured central field.

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The serving fork features a pierced, shield-shaped head with scrolling motifs that echo the decoration of the slice.
Kingsdown Antiques

Each handle is neatly proportioned with a stepped outline and a shell terminal, giving the set a refined, classical finish – circa 1880.

fig 1. An antique Victorian silver-plated fish serving set with an engraved knife and fork presented in a fitted satin and velvet lined case.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Fish Serving Set – Circa 1880

It is the sort of set that looks equally at home in a traditional sideboard drawer or a modern tablescape with vintage accents.

Measurements:

Length of Serving Slice: 13" (approx. 33cm)

Weight of Serving Pair: 323g

Total weight (including case): 711g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Fish Serving Set to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09555701
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Maker's mark R&B on the stems: Roberts & Belk of Sheffield.
Hand-engraved scrollwork and pierced diaper patterns: fine late Victorian metalwork.
Plush velvet and ruched satin lining: original fitted presentation case.
Heavy die-struck shell terminals: solid flatware shaping before lighter mass production.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222243
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53330
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Fish Serving Set – Circa 1880

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An antique Victorian silver-plated fish serving set with an engraved knife and fork presented in a fitted satin and velvet lined case.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Fish Serving Set – circa 1880
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An antique Victorian silver-plated fish serving set with an engraved knife and fork presented in a fitted satin and velvet lined case.
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  • ObjectFlatware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Engraved foliage, Shell motif handles
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in)

This Victorian silver plated two-piece fish serving set comprises a pierced fish slice and a matching serving fork, presented in a fitted storage case. The set dates from 1880 in the Victorian style, finished in bright silver plate with crisp decorative engraving and cutwork. The fish slice possesses an ornate, shaped blade with openwork panels and a textured central field, while the serving fork has a pierced, shield-shaped head with scrolling motifs. Each handle displays a stepped outline and a shell terminal. The storage case features a deep blue velvet lining on the bottom compartment and a pale satin lining on the hinged lid. Light surface wear appears on the silver plate, consistent with age and gentle use. The serving slice measures 33 cm high. A household today uses this set for dining occasions, displaying it within a traditional sideboard drawer or incorporating it into a modern tablescape with vintage accents.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, specialized dining utensils gained widespread popularity in Britain, leading to dedicated servers engineered specifically for delicate fish courses.

They were commonly constructed from electroplated nickel silver or sterling silver, often accompanied by engraved blades and silver, bone, or mother-of-pearl handles.

Authentic period pieces frequently display makers marks or EPNS stamps near the handle joinery, along with period-appropriate hand-engraved scrollwork and shell motifs.

The open presentation case can be styled flat on a sideboard top or displayed inside a glazed cabinet alongside fine glass and tableware.

Clean using a soft cotton cloth and dedicated silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive sponges or modern dishwashers.
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