It was listed by Robert Bush Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Robert Bush Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

It’s hallmarked for London 1852 with the silversmiths mark for Stephen Smith & William Nicholson.
It has a beautiful decoration of birds around a blank cartouche on both sides with a flower finial and a beautiful ivy decoration around the handle.
It weighs 791 grams which gives you some idea of the quality .
Robert Bush Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.
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