Lot 1743 , A cased matched set of ten pairs of silver dessert eaters, some George Adams, London, 1854, with loaded handles.

A cased matched set of ten pairs of silver dessert eaters, some George Adams, London, 1854, with loaded handles.

£80-120

Condition:
There are numerous nicks and scratches to the handles of the forks. six of the forks have bent tines. One of the fork tines has become loose from the handle. The forks are also a match to set as the hallmarks differ. The knives have numerous nicks and scratches to the handles also and four of the knives have become separated from the handles. One now completely detached. The blades have minor nicks and scratches also. This is a matched set as some of the knives have different hallmarks. The blades are showing signs of wear also. Box has recesses for more knives and forks so some are obviously missing. Box has some gauges, nicks and scratches in general.

Sold for £80