Lot 582 , A matched part canteen of George III and later silver fiddle thread and shell pattern cutlery, weighable silver 139.5oz.
A matched part canteen of George III and later silver fiddle thread and shell pattern cutlery, comprising eight three items, various dates and makers, weighable silver 139.5oz.
Estimate £2,500-3,500
12 table spoons- 7 x London, 1818, maker;s mark rubbed, 4 x Charles Eley, London, 1824, 1 x William, Charles & Henry Eley, London, 1824- Minor wear and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks rubbed in places.
12 table forks- 6 x A.B. Savory & Sons, London, 1834, 6 x Benjamin Smith III? makers mark a little unclear, London, 1844- The latter engraved with crown and the number 72 en verso. All have scratches due to some use and the tines are a little mis-shapen on two and showing sings of some wear in general.
11 x dessert forks- 5 x Hayne & Cater, London, 1840, 2 x Mary Chawner, London, 1835, 3 x J & A Savory, London, 1834, 1 x Robert Peppin, London, 1824- 4 of the forks have worn tines. Surface scratches in general, Some rubbing to the hallmarks.
12 x dessert spoons- 6 x A.B. Savory & Sons, London, 1834, 6 x WC? maker;s mark very rubbed, London, 1824.- Surface scratches in general, spoon tips in good order.
12 x teaspoons- 9 x William Chawner II, London, 1824, 2 x George Adam, London, 1842, 1 x London, 1890 (makers mark illegible)- Minor surface scratches and some wear in general.
12 silver handled table knives- 3 have visible hallmarks for London, 1804, the rest illegible/rubbed. All blades have been later replaced. All handles are well used, some with very worn collars. One possible repaired??Numerous minor dits and dings.
12 silver handled dessert knives (2 different sizes). Smaller 6- 2 marks rubbed, possibly plated handles?? 3 x London, 1804, 1 x London, 1818. Larger six- 3 x London, 1809? makers mark rubbed, 3 x William Chawner II, London, 1828- Large lead solder repair to one handled. All handles well used with minor dits and dings. All blades later replaced.
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