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Antique George V Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set - 1918/19
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Antique George V Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set - 1918/19

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
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An attractive antique George V sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set which has been made for twelve persons with lovely mother of pearl handles which remain in excellent condition. The silver knife blades are plain with some simple patterned detailing and the forks have three tines also with some slight decoration. This silver and mother of pearl dessert set has been well cared for over the years and would be perfect to use. There are twenty four pieces in total and they sit neatly in a fitted oak box.

Length of each knife: 18.9 cxms (7.4")

Length of each fork: 15 cms (5.9")

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1918/19 by Harrison Brothers & Howson.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this dessert set.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Dessert Cutlery Set to the 1910s.

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SA1230212
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Description
An attractive antique George V sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set which has been made for twelve persons with lovely mother of pearl handles which remain in excellent condition.
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The silver knife blades are plain with some simple patterned detailing and the forks have three tines also with some slight decoration.
S & A Marsh

This silver and mother of pearl dessert set has been well cared for over the years and would be perfect to use. There are twenty four pieces in total and they sit neatly in a fitted oak box.

fig 1. An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set - 1918/19

Length of each knife: 18.9 cxms (7.4")

Length of each fork: 15 cms (5.9")

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1918/19 by Harrison Brothers & Howson.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this dessert set.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Dessert Cutlery Set to the 1910s.

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SA1230212
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6728
S & A Marsh
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Archive I An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining.

Antique George V Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set - 1918/19

Archive II An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View II
Archive III An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View III
Archive IV An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View IV
Archive V An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View V
Archive VI An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View VI
Archive VII An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View VII
Archive VIII An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View VIII
Archive IX An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View IX
Archive X An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View X
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Archive XII An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining. View XII
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An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining.
Antique George V Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set - 1918/19
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An open fitted wooden canteen displaying a set of sterling silver dessert knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against a green velvet lining.
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  • ObjectCutlery Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother of Pearl, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, White, Dark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl handles, Fitted wooden canteen, Hallmarked silver blades, Green velvet lining

This George V sterling silver and mother-of-pearl dessert set for twelve persons dates to 1918/19 and carries hallmarks for Sheffield from Harrison Brothers & Howson. The twenty-four pieces include twelve knives measuring 18.9 cm long and twelve three-tined forks measuring 15 cm long, all sitting in a fitted dark brown wooden canteen. The cutlery has white mother-of-pearl handles and hallmarked silver blades with simple patterned detailing. The open wooden box displays a contrasting green velvet lining, brass hinges, and an escutcheon on the front lid. Well cared for over the years, the set presents a practical and traditional addition to a dining collection for hosting guests. It is suited for placement on a sideboard top or within a dining room cabinet when not in use for formal meals and dinner parties. The fitted interior keeps each knife and fork securely in place against the velvet backing, protecting the silver blades and pearlescent handles between gatherings.

FAQs

Popularised in the 19th and early 20th centuries, silver and mother-of-pearl dessert sets were designed specifically for eating fruit and sweet courses, preventing acidic fruit juices from reacting with base metals.

These sets typically feature solid sterling silver or silver-plated blades and prongs, iridescent mother-of-pearl shell handles, and a velvet-lined wooden storage canteen.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmark stamps on the silver blades or ferrules, indicating the maker, silver purity mark, assay office, and date letter corresponding to the George V era.

Display the open wooden canteen on a sideboard or buffet as a decorative accent, or lay the place settings alongside contemporary tableware during formal dinner courses.

Hand wash gently in warm water with mild soap and dry immediately with a soft cloth. Never submerge mother-of-pearl in hot water or clean it in a dishwasher.
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