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Stunning mother of pearl & sterling silver fish set and servers made in 1881

$8,094.71
£5,975
€6,984.22
CA$11,171.92
A$12,515.01
CHF 6,509.36
MX$152,657.35
NOK 82,872.84
SEK 78,143.19
DKK 52,128.32

About the Item

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1881 by Elkington & Co., this very attractive set of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fish Eaters and Serving Pieces, is presented in it's original box, and comprises 12 pairs of fish knives and forks, all featuring wonderful engraved decoration, and a fish serving knife and fork, with engraved and pierced detailing. Each fish knife measures 9"(23cm) long, by 1"(2.5cm) wide, each fish fork measures 7.75"(20cm) long, by just under 1"(2.5cm) wide, the serving knife measures 12"(35cm) long, by 2"(5cm) wide, and the serving fork measures 10"(25.5cm) long, by 2"(5cm) wide. The box measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 15.25"(38.5cm) long, by 12"(30.5cm) wide.
  • Creator:
    Elkington & Co. (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1881
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L79611stDibs: LU4930242470652

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