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Fine Set of Silver Fish Servers, Boxed, Chawner & Co, London, 1862
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Fine Set of Silver Fish Servers, Boxed, Chawner & Co, London, 1862

19th century
Sold 9 October 2025 · Touch of Time Antiques
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Description

A fine and exquisitely presented set of silver fish servers in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern with finely pierced and beautifully engraved floral design.

Fully hallmarked for London 1862, maker George William Adams (Chawner & Co).

The set comes in its original silk and velvet lined leather casewith gorgeous interior of ruched sky-blue silk and velvet with an intricate silk edge.

Dimensions:

The slice - 32cm long and 5cm wide.

The fork – 26.5 cm long and 5.7cm wide.

The combined weight of the servers is 318 grams (10ozs 2dwts).

Condition: excellent condition without any damage or repair and virtually no wear or signs of use.

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Touch of Time Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Fish Servers to the 1860s.

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SA1139909
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Description
A fine and exquisitely presented set of silver fish servers in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern with finely pierced and beautifully engraved floral design.

Fully hallmarked for London 1862, maker George William Adams (Chawner & Co).

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The set comes in its original silk and velvet lined leather casewith gorgeous interior of ruched sky-blue silk and velvet with an intricate silk edge.
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fig 1. A cased set of Victorian sterling silver fish servers featuring pierced and engraved floral designs resting in a blue silk and velvet lined presentation box.
fig 1. Fine Set of Silver Fish Servers, Boxed, Chawner & Co, London, 1862

Dimensions:

The slice - 32cm long and 5cm wide.

The fork – 26.5 cm long and 5.7cm wide.

The combined weight of the servers is 318 grams (10ozs 2dwts).

Condition: excellent condition without any damage or repair and virtually no wear or signs of use.

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Fish Servers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A cased set of Victorian sterling silver fish servers featuring pierced and engraved floral designs resting in a blue silk and velvet lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Set of Silver Fish Servers, Boxed, Chawner & Co, London, 1862

Archive II A cased set of Victorian sterling silver fish servers featuring pierced and engraved floral designs resting in a blue silk and velvet lined presentation box. View II
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Archive VIII A cased set of Victorian sterling silver fish servers featuring pierced and engraved floral designs resting in a blue silk and velvet lined presentation box. View VIII
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A cased set of Victorian sterling silver fish servers featuring pierced and engraved floral designs resting in a blue silk and velvet lined presentation box.
Fine Set of Silver Fish Servers, Boxed, Chawner & Co, London, 1862
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A cased set of Victorian sterling silver fish servers featuring pierced and engraved floral designs resting in a blue silk and velvet lined presentation box.
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  • ObjectCutlery & Serving Utensils
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Sterling Silver, Velvet, Silk, Leather]
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Floral engraving, Shell terminals

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Fish servers became popular during the Victorian era as specialized cutlery was developed for multi-course formal dining, particularly for serving fish dishes.

They are typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring engraved blades and sometimes handles made of bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl.

Authenticity is verified by checking for British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the makers mark, assay office, and year of production.

Antique silverware can be mixed with modern minimalist dinnerware to create a layered, eclectic tablescape that contrasts historical craftsmanship with clean lines.

Antique silver should be washed gently in warm soapy water using a soft cloth and polished occasionally with a specialized silver cloth to maintain its finish without damaging the engravings.
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