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ANTIQUE #SA385204

Antique Sterling Silver And Mother Of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Service For 12 People In The Original Fitted Wood Case.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Serpentine Antiques

A fine set of Sheffield 1919 English hallmarked solid silver and mother of pearl cutlery for 12 (12 pairs of knives and forks), made by very good makers George Howson of Harrison Brothers, in the original fitted oak case and bearing the retailers label for
 
John Hall and Co of Manchester and Liverpool.
 
The ferules, fork tines and knife blades are fully hallmarked, and the mother of pearl handles have chamfered edges and are extremely lustrous and translucent.
 
The edges of the knife blades are discreetly engraved with a simple scallop and dot design, as are the heels of the forks, and the silver ferules.
 
The forks and knives are well balanced in the hand, and the tines and knife points are still sharp.
 
The set is housed within the original fitted oak case, with vacant brass cartouche. The case is lined with the original green velvet.
 
A key is not present.
 
Size-forks are 6 inches long; knives are 7.5 inches long.
 
Weight for shipping-4 lbs. 3 oz.
 
Size of wood case-11.5 inches long by 9.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high.
 
A beautiful set to use to enjoy dessert, cheese, fruit. It will make a lovely addition to your table setting, or a most treasured gift.
 
A highly desired silver and mother of pearl cutlery service in wonderful condition.
 
This item will ship from the USA.
 
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
 
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
 
Internal Reference: 6257
Antique Number: SA385204
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Antique #SA385204, shown on this page, originates from 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1910
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Surrey
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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