Stunning!!!
1850 English Sterling Silver
Fish Fork & Server Set...
with richly detailed pierced and engraved server ends!
Finely crafted from sterling silver, the handles feature an ornate rocaille and scroll chased design. The server ends are decorated with an amazingly detailed chased & engraved elaborate foliate decor.
Both pieces are very well marked:
Lion Standard Mark ~ Sterling .925
Anchor City Mark ~ Birmingham, England
Duty Mark ~ Queen Victoria I, 1838-1890
Date Letter ~ B, Birmingham Date Mark of 1850
Maker's Mark ~ J.G, John Gilbert of Ryland Street North, Birmingham
Rare and hard to find as a pair
AND in such excellent condition!
A splendid addition to a silver collection ~ and guaranteed to be quite a topic of conversation when entertaining!
Condition of this service is excellent.
Minor scuffing from normal use.
See detailed photos below.
Fish Fork Measures 24.5 cm, approximately 9 1/2 inches
Serving Knife Measures 34 cm, approximately 13 1/2 inches
Service weighs 330 grams