Lot 723 , A Victorian oak cased set of twelve pairs of ivory handled silver dessert eaters, Frederick Elkington, Birmingham, 1890, box 34.8cm.

A Victorian oak cased set of twelve pairs of ivory handled silver dessert eaters, the knife blades engraved with different species of fish and crustaceans, Frederick Elkington, Birmingham, 1890, box 34.8cm.
Estimate £200-300

Box by Elkington & Co. One knife handle has a small scratch. One knife handle has a small split to the ivory by the collar. One fork has a large split to the ivory handle. Another fork handle has a tiny hairline to the ivory near the collar. Another knife has a small chip/flaw to the ivory handle by the collar. Another knife has a split to the ivory handle. Two other fork handles have splits to the ivory.
Hallmarks clear. Tines and blades in good condition, commensurate with age and mild use. Box in good order.


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Sold for £440