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Victorian Sterling Flatware set for Twelve by George Adams c1869 London

$14,500
£10,786.82
€12,646.71
CA$20,280.09
A$22,643.31
CHF 11,880.70
MX$279,458.53
NOK 149,342
SEK 139,735.92
DKK 94,346.58
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Circa 1869, Sterling, by George Adams, London, England. This fabulous complete set for twelve by George Adams, renowned London Silversmith, is in the classic fiddle and thread pattern. Heavy and well-made, they bear a wonderful cow over crown armorial, probably denoting a set from a royal’s county home. Very good condition. Noted: The matching sterling-handled knives are later, as sets of this period rarely had matching knives or they rarely survived. Also, one of the small forks has a slightly different armorial …the cow has wings. The set is comprised of 12 six piece place settings = 72 pieces plus 1 ladle for 73 pieces total. 12 Dinner forks - 8 1/8 inches long 12 Small forks - 7 inches long 12 Dinner knives - 10 1/8 inches long 12 Table spoons - 8 7/8 inches long 12 Tea spoons - 7 1/8 inches long 12 Small spoons - 5 3/4 inches long 1 Ladle - 7 inches long WEIGHT: 127.89 ozt without knives HALLMARKS: Head of Victoria, O date mark for 1869, Leopard Head for London, Lion rampant for sterling, and GA hallmark for George Adams The Knives are a different maker and are marked as follows: GH for George Hindmarsh, Crown for Sheffield, Lion Rampant for Sterling, and I date mark for 1926 Stock Number: 23824. Pieces acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 3 days.
  • Creator:
    George Adams (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.13 in (25.74 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Litchfield, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 238241stDibs: LU939529156602

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