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Incredible aesthetic design silver and mother of pearl dessert set from 1891

About the Item

Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Martin & Hall, this very attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, comprises 12 pairs of fruit or dessert eaters, with Mother of Pearl handles, and wonderfully engraved blades and tines. Each knife measures 8.25"(21cm) in length, and each fork measures 7.25"(18cm) in length. The box measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep.
  • Creator:
    Martin & Hall (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1891
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L69231stDibs: LU4930242188532

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