Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Service

Description: Pages View All Products About Us Get In Touch Follow Us View Feedback Got A Question? - Get In Touch! Welcome To - AC Silver Unlimited Fantastic Feedback - Look at our reviews! Visit Store About Us Feedback Contact Us Fully Insured Shipping Free national & International Established since 1977 Internationally Recognised 30 Day Returns Policy For Guaranteed Satisfaction Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Dessert Service - Antique Victorian Check Out Our Feedback An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert cutlery set for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our antique flatware and cutlery collection Description This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert service consists of twelve knives and twelve 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 impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration. Each piece of this antique silver cutlery service is fitted with the original and impressive, large carved mother of pearl handle. The knives and forks retain the original sterling silver ferrules ornamented with ribbed ornamentation. Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged mahogany wood canteen box with a lift up lid and lift out tray. The interior of the box bears a satin lining to the cover and velvet lining to the tray and well. Each piece of this Victorian silver cutlery service was crafted by James Dixon & Sons Ltd; these pieces will have been crafted in fewer years but due to the hallmarking system the forks bear the date letter for 1898 (f) and the knives feature the letter for 1900 (h). Such examples with mother of pearl handles in this perfect condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Date: 1898 / 1900 Condition This antique silver dessert service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very sharp. The interior of the original box is in excellent condition; the exterior shows some surface marks as to be expected in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each blade and fork drop are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional boxed antique silver dessert cutlery set. Dimensions Knife Length 19.9cm/7.83" Width 1.7cm/0.67" Length of handle 8cm/3.15" Fork Length 16.3cm/6.42" Width 1.8cm/0.71" Length of handle 7.4cm/2.91" Weight Not measurable as mother of pearl handles Origin: Sheffield, England Maker: James Dixon & Sons Ltd Contact Seller View Feedback Jewelry Collection Silverware Collection Rings Collection About Us Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewelry and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. Delivery Information We offer free domestic delivery on all items. Smaller items such as games and accessories are shipped with Royal Mail and can be expected within 1-3 working days in most cases. Larger items such as consoles are shipped with a courier via next day delivery (UPS/DPD). All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Returns Policy If your item is no longer required, then you can return it to us for a full refund. Please note that the item must be returned in the same condition as it was received, with new/sealed items remaining sealed if applicable. If you require any further assistance regarding your return, then feel free to get in touch via the eBay messaging system. If an item has been sized or altered prior to dispatch, an exchange or credit note will be offered. Contact Us If you have any questions at all please just contact us via eBay's e-mail system. You can also or use the Business seller information contact details at the bottom of every listing. Fully Insured Shipping Free national & International Established since 1977 Internationally Recognised 30 Day Returns Policy For Guaranteed Satisfaction Links Home About Us View Feedback Contact Us Company Info Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited Based In United Kingdom ebay member since 06th Jan 2003 Designed By Jarilo Design

Price: 2730 USD

Location: Newcastle on Tyne

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