Lot 897 , A set of twelve George V silver and stained ivory handled silver fruit eaters by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, knife 7.75in.

A set of twelve George V silver and stained ivory handled silver fruit eaters by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, the handles with fluted scroll terminals, London, 1913, knife 7.75in.
Estimate £250-300

This lot is offered following kind instructions received from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Dbe.

There is a tiny chip to the end of one of the stained ivory panels on one knife handle. Five other knives and one fork have a colour variation to one of their ivory panels within the handles. Overall condition is otherwise good. Marks clear.


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Sold for £480