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Rattail Cutlery

Antique Set of Six Art Deco Sterling Silver Dessert Forks, Sheffield 1920
Antique Set of Six Art Deco Sterling Silver Dessert Forks, Sheffield 1920

Antique Set of Six Art Deco Sterling Silver Dessert Forks, Sheffield 1920

Located in Nottingham, GB

Originating in the early 18th century, Rattail cutlery is known for its smooth, rounded handles and minimalist aesthetic, reflecting a timeless appeal.

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Victorian Silver 117 piece Rattail pattern Canteen of Cutlery, London, 1890
Victorian Silver 117 piece Rattail pattern Canteen of Cutlery, London, 1890

Victorian Silver 117 piece Rattail pattern Canteen of Cutlery, London, 1890

By Gibson & Langman

Located in Glencarse, GB

A Victorian silver 117 piece rattail pattern canteen of cutlery. Made by William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman of London, 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware Hollow Rib Rattail
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware Hollow Rib Rattail

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware Hollow Rib Rattail

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

A boxed single maker, singe year set of antique, sterling silver hollow rib rattail pattern flatware, hallmarked in London in 1918. Presented with hard soldered octagonal pistol kn...

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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Located in Worcester Park, GB

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Located in Big Bend, WI

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