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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set in Case 1908
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set in Case 1908

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a super antique Edwardian sterling silver serving spoon & fork set in their original presentation case all in excellent original condition (any marks you can see in the photos are just reflections).

They have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1908 with the silversmiths mark for Allen & Darwin.

They weigh 181.3 grams/5.8 troy oz the pair and the spoon measures 9" (23 cms) long and the fork is 8 1/2" (22 cms).

There are no inscriptions or monograms and these fabulous bold spoons will come with a certificate of authenticity.

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Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Serving Set to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09593018
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 118 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Sheffield crown and date letter q: fixes the year to 1908.
Punch mark A&D: registered to Sheffield silversmiths Allen and Darwin.
Lion passant stamp: British sterling silver standard.
Fitted case lined with blue silk velvet: early twentieth-century presentation.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227574
Dealers Internal Reference
9998
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a super antique Edwardian sterling silver serving spoon & fork set in their original presentation case all in excellent original condition (any marks you can see in the photos are just reflections).
fig 1. An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set in Case 1908

They have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1908 with the silversmiths mark for Allen & Darwin.

They weigh 181.3 grams/5.8 troy oz the pair and the spoon measures 9" (23 cms) long and the fork is 8 1/2" (22 cms).

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There are no inscriptions or monograms and these fabulous bold spoons will come with a certificate of authenticity.
Robert Bush Antiques

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Serving Set to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09593018
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 118 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Sheffield crown and date letter q: fixes the year to 1908.
Punch mark A&D: registered to Sheffield silversmiths Allen and Darwin.
Lion passant stamp: British sterling silver standard.
Fitted case lined with blue silk velvet: early twentieth-century presentation.

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
3cm (1.18")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227574
Dealers Internal Ref
9998
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils.
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Archive I An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils.

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set in Case 1908

Archive II An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View II
Archive III An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View III
Archive IV An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View IV
Archive V An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View V
Archive VI An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View VI
Archive VII An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View VII
Archive VIII An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View VIII
Archive IX An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils. View IX
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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2013
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Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set in Case 1908
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An opened dark case with cobalt blue lining displaying a pair of Edwardian sterling silver serving utensils.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Cutlery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBright-cut engraving, scalloped edges, fitted velvet lining
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver serving spoon and fork set comes housed in a leatherette presentation case dated 1908. The utensils feature bright-cut engraving, scalloped edges, and matching hallmarks for Sheffield with the silversmiths mark for Allen and Darwin. The interior contains a fitted cobalt blue velvet lining, while the exterior of the case shows a dark leatherette finish with a gold-toned border trim. The entire presentation case measures 3 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Today, this serving set suits display on a sideboard top in an English Country house setting. The matching cutlery provides a traditional service option for formal dining occasions or family gatherings. Collectors of early twentieth-century silver tableware will find the set fits well within existing dining displays or specialised cutlery collections.

FAQs

Edwardian silver, produced between 1901 and 1910, typically features refined neoclassical motifs, delicate bright-cut engraving, and lighter proportions compared to heavy Victorian predecessors. Cutlery sets from this era often came in velvet-lined fitted cases for protection and display.

These sets were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver containing 92.5 percent silver content, with presentation boxes made of wood wrapped in leatherette or leather and lined with silk and velvet.

Authentic British sterling silver bears official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for silver purity, an assay town symbol, a makers mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the exact year of production.

Cased silver sets can be displayed open on a dining sideboard or within a glazed cabinet to add historical texture, or used during formal meal service alongside contemporary dinnerware.

Hand wash silver in warm water with mild detergent and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth immediately after use. Avoid dishwashers and use specialized, non-abrasive silver polish to clear tarnish while storing pieces in lined cases to minimize oxidisation.
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