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Live Auction

The Fine Sale - Day One

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 435

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl-Mounted Silver Fruit Service in a Fitted Mahogany Case

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Unsold

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Mark of Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1893-1894.

Comprising:

Set of twelve fruit forks with mother-of-pearl handles

Set of twelve fruit knives with mother-of-pearl handles

A serving knife and fork set with mother-of-pearl handles

A pair of berry spoons with gilt wash bowls

A pair of grape shears

Together with:

A pair of picks with mother-of-pearl handles

A pair of stainless steel nut crackers

The knives 8 in. long, 10.5 oz. approx. gross weighable.

Condition

The service in very good condition with minor wear. The box with loose hinges to one side and lacking keys, form the fitted interior it appears some original flatware elements lacking. Otherwise a few age splits to case and wear consistent with use and in good condition.