Lot 480 , A matched 19th century part suite of silver double struck Queens pattern flatware, weighable silver 75 oz.
A matched 19th century part suite of silver double struck Queen's pattern flatware, with engraved armorial on the majority, comprising thirty three items, mainly Elkington & Co, London, 1895 (some with overstamps for Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater), together with six later King's pattern silver plated handled dinner knives and six dessert knives, weighable silver 75 oz.
Estimate £400-600
6 x table/serving spoons- All tips in good order. Some light scrathing to the bowls. Tired engraved armorial on the front of each. Hallmarks clear.
6 x dessert spoons- Tips in good order. Some light scratching to the bowls. Each has an engraved armorial on the front, two quite tired. Hallmarks clear. Six table forks- Some wear to the tines along with some nicks. Each have an engraved armorial on the front , two quite tired. Hallmarks clear, although some rubbing to the maker's mark on a few.
6 x dessert forks- Some wear to the fork tines along with some minor nicks. Engraved armorial to the front of each which are looking a little tired. Hallmarks clear although some wear to the maker's marks on some.
2 x teaspoons- Elkington & Co, London, 1895- Engraved armorial on the front of each. General condition is good conducive with age and use. Hallmarks clear.
2 x teaspoons- George Adams, London, 1854- Overall condition is good. Hallmarks clear.
5 x teaspoons- William Theobalds, London, 1833- Overall condition is good. Hallmarks clear.
Knives are in good order, in line with age and some use. Blades engraved Walker & Hall.
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Sold for £850