Lot 714 , A late Victorian cased silver and ivory fish serving and meat carving set, Allen & Darwin, Sheffield, 1894,
A late Victorian cased silver and ivory fish serving and meat carving set, Allen & Darwin, Sheffield, 1894, comprising fish servers, set of four knife rests and a three piece carving set (two pieces missing), in a mahogany box, with inset brass plaque, box 49.5cm.
Estimate £200-300
Apart from some scratches to the blades/tines of the fish servers and a few other minute scratches to the blades/tines of the others, the part set is in good condition, commensurate with age and some use. Hallmarks clear.
A few bumps and scratches to the box in places and there are holes to the felt on the base.
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Sold for £200