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Antique Dessert Suite.
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Antique Dessert Suite.

19th century
Sold 9 June 2026 · George James Antiques
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Wonderful cased dessert suite containing silver and Mother of Pearl handled fruit knives and forks for twelve people, four silver engraved/decorated bowl fruit spoons (all decorated to match,) and two pairs of high quality silverplated nut crackers, all in a superb mahogany fitted cabinet with blue silk and velvet lining. This suite has been assembled with care and thought and the cabinet then made separately to contain these pieces; the cabinet even comes complete with two locking keys. Each piece is English hallmarked silver with the exception of the nutcrackers; these are traditionally made of silverplate as solid silver is too soft for the purpose of cracking nuts efficiently. Quite unique and of the highest quality.

Fruit knives and forks, Sheffield. 1882. Martin & Hall.

Length of each knife 20cm

Length of each fork 16.5cm

One pair fruit spoons, Newcastle. 1822. William Lister.

Length of each spoon 22cm

One pair fruit spoons, London. 1803. Eley & Fearn.

Length of each spoon 22cm

Two pairs of nut crackers, Sheffield. 1878. Atkin Bros.

Length 15cm

Cabinet Height 29.5cm x Width 34.5cm x Depth 13.5cm made in 1880.

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Dessert Service to the Victorian era.

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SA420724
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1455
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Description
Wonderful cased dessert suite containing silver and Mother of Pearl handled fruit knives and forks for twelve people, four silver engraved/decorated bowl fruit spoons (all decorated to match,) and two pairs of high quality silverplated nut crackers, all in a superb mahogany fitted cabinet with blue silk and velvet lining.
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This suite has been assembled with care and thought and the cabinet then made separately to contain these pieces; the cabinet even comes complete with two locking keys.
George James Antiques

Each piece is English hallmarked silver with the exception of the nutcrackers; these are traditionally made of silverplate as solid silver is too soft for the purpose of cracking nuts efficiently. Quite unique and of the highest quality.

fig 1. An open wooden presentation box lined with blue fabric reveals a complete antique dessert service with silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles.
fig 1. Antique Dessert Suite.

Fruit knives and forks, Sheffield. 1882. Martin & Hall.

Length of each knife 20cm

Length of each fork 16.5cm

One pair fruit spoons, Newcastle. 1822. William Lister.

Length of each spoon 22cm

One pair fruit spoons, London. 1803. Eley & Fearn.

Length of each spoon 22cm

Two pairs of nut crackers, Sheffield. 1878. Atkin Bros.

Length 15cm

Cabinet Height 29.5cm x Width 34.5cm x Depth 13.5cm made in 1880.

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Dessert Service to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA420724
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1455
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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Archive I An open wooden presentation box lined with blue fabric reveals a complete antique dessert service with silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles. SOLD9 JUN 26

Antique Dessert Suite.

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Archive VII An open wooden presentation box lined with blue fabric reveals a complete antique dessert service with silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles. View VII
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Archive IX An open wooden presentation box lined with blue fabric reveals a complete antique dessert service with silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles. View IX
Archive X An open wooden presentation box lined with blue fabric reveals a complete antique dessert service with silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles. View X
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
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An open wooden presentation box lined with blue fabric reveals a complete antique dessert service with silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles.
Antique Dessert Suite.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-pearl, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsEngraved blades, Fluted handles, Fitted velvet lining

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An antique dessert service is a matched set of specialised cutlery, including knives, forks, and spoons, specifically designed and presented for serving the dessert course in formal dining settings, often housed in a fitted wooden case.

These sets typically feature sterling silver or silver-plated blades and tines, frequently paired with handles crafted from natural materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory, all arranged within a lined timber box.

Authenticity is assessed by examining makers marks and hallmarks stamped on the metal components, evaluating the wear patterns on the handles, and inspecting the construction techniques of the fitted presentation case.

This piece can be displayed openly on a sideboard or within a glazed cabinet to introduce historic texture and reflective metallic elements into a dining room or living space.

Preservation involves storing the items in a dry, temperature-controlled environment to prevent tarnishing and wood warping, cleaning only with specialized silver polishes, and avoiding abrasive materials.
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