Items Similar to 1850s Silver Dessert Service for 12 Settings
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
1850s Silver Dessert Service for 12 Settings
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique silver dessert service for 12 persons; an addition to our dining silverware collection
Each piece of this impressive Russian dessert service has been crafted in the Fiddle pattern and features a rounded heel to the posterior surface of each spoon bowl.
The interior surface of each fork and spoon handle is plain and unembellished.
The handle to each dessert knife is ornamented with a paralleling thread decorated border and retains the original hallmarked solid silver blade, featuring a rounded terminal.
The hallmarks to each piece of this antique Russian silver service include:
Maker's mark: CT (Untraced)
Vendor's mark: N&P (William Plinke and Konstantin Nichols)
Assay mark: A.M 1852 (Untraced)
Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks**)
City mark: St Petersburg
This antique Russian silver cutlery is supplied in felt rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.
Russian services such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver
Condition
This antique Russian dessert service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Russian hallmarks to the surface of each knife blade are clear in keeping with age and location. The hallmarks struck to the reverse of each fork and spoon handle are very clear.
Dimensions
Length of dessert knife 20.8 cm/ 8.2"
Length of dessert fork 17 cm/ 6.7"
Length of dessert spoon 17.7 cm/ 7"
Total weight
65.3 troy ounces/2032g
Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks
Date: 1852
Origin: St Petersburg, Russia
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.2 in (20.83 cm)Diameter: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1852
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A95211stDibs: LU1200225378252
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1977
1stDibs seller since 2015
713 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 10 hours
Associations
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques DealersInternational Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Jesmond, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAntique Victorian 1850s Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver goblet, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian ...
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl table and dessert service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl cutlery set consists of twelve table knives, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks.
Both the dessert and table knives have plain subtly tapering rounded blades with rounded tips.
The dessert fork has a waisted shaft and two tines; the table forks have four tines.
Each piece is fitted with a plain tapering, rounded mother of pearl handle.
This antique dessert...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian 1850s Set of Three Silver Meat Platters
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive set of three antique Russian silver meat platters; an addition to our dining silverware collection
These magnificent antique Russian silver meat platters has an oval incurved shaped form with a sunken plain oval central well.
The well of these silver platters are plain and unembellished.
The raised shaped border is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved monogram initials 'MH' and crest depicting the Russian imperial eagle of Saint Petersburg, each below a coronet; a double-headed Imperial Eagle displayed, grasping in the dexter claw an imperial sceptre, and in the sinister claw an imperial orb.
The rim of these impressive examples of Russian silverware...
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
19th Century, 1850s, Dutch Silver Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Dutch silver biscuit box has circular form.
The body of the box is plain and encompassed with a band of applied reed decoration to the lower rim.
This biscuit box retains the original hallmarked hinged cover ornamented with further applied reed decoration to the upper and lower rims.
The hallmarks struck to this impressive Dutch silver biscuit box include:
Maker's mark: ICF (untraced)
Duty mark: Minerva head, C (The Hague)
Tax mark: Axe/hatchet mark
Silver quality/purity mark: Crowned lion rampant .934 (934/1000)
Date mark: X (1857)
Retailer's mark: Diemont (William Diemont)
Condition
This antique silver biscuit box...
Category
Antique 1850s Dutch Tableware
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Henry Atkin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert service consists of eighteen knives and eighteen forks.
The blades of the Victorian knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs.
The surface of each knife blade and drop of each fork is embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest of on a mural crown with a heron's head erased.
Each piece of this antique silver dessert service is fitted with the original and impressive, large tapering mother of pearl handle.
The knives and forks retain the original sterling silver ferrules ornamented with embossed leaf ornamentation.
Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged rose wood canteen box with a lift up lid and two lift out trays.
The interior of the box bears a satin lining to the cover and velvet lining to the trays and well.
The surface of the antique cutlery box...
Category
Antique 1840s English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for 12 persons, boxed, an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set / service consists of twelve knives and twelve forks.
The blades of the knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs.
The anterior surface of each knife is embellished with fine and impressive bright cut engraved foliate decoration accented with a simplified border to one side.
The anterior surface of each fork is ornamented with a bright cut engraved stemmed floral design accented with single leaves.
The reverse surface of each piece is plain and unembellished; apart from the featured hallmarks.
Each piece of this silver dessert set is fitted with the original carved mother of pearl handle...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Brass, Sterling Silver
You May Also Like
Sterling Flatware, Service for 12/5 Piece Setting
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of sterling silver flatware by Towle Silversmiths is up for sale. The design has a Gothic look and with a curved bo...
Category
2010s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Pink Dessert Service
Located in Lantau, HK
Set of twelve Paris porcelain lavishly decorated dishes with flowers from the early to mid-19th century, circa 1840.
The artist Jean-Pierre Feuillet (1777-1840) was one of the best ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$28,000 / set
Dessert service
Located in Nivelles, BE
Molded pressed smoked glass dessert service with a flower design on the back in each piece of this service.
it is from the art deco period.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Art Glass, Smoked Glass
$398 / set
Sterling Flatware '5 Piece Setting Service for 24'
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of sterling silver flatware has 120 pieces, that’s service for 24 / 5 piece settings. Tailored and understated, the pattern is Classic. This se...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Flatware Service for 18/5 piece Setting
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This complete set of sterling silver flatware is a Classic beauty. Tailored with very Fine detail, this set will never go out of style...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,000 / set
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co.
This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colonial patt...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver