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Fri, May 17, 2019 06:00PM EDT
Lot 2140

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

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for

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.