Martin Hall & Co - Cutlery set - Sterling Silver
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A mid‑Victorian three‑piece sterling silver dessert set by Martin Hall & Co of Sheffield, dated 1858 and weighing 105 g in total, comprising a knife with a sterling silver blade, a fork, and a spoon, each piece bearing full British hallmarks (lion passant, Sheffield assay, date letter P, maker M.H & Co) and in very good condition with minor wear.
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Elegant three-piece Victorian sterling silver dessert set produced by the renowned English silversmith Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, dated 1858. Each piece bears full British hallmarks: lion passant (sterling 925), Sheffield assay mark, date letter P for 1858, and the maker’s mark M.H & Co.
The handles are finely decorated with classic Victorian ornamental motifs typical of mid-19th century English silverware.
A particularly noteworthy feature is that the knife blade itself is also made of sterling silver rather than steel. This construction is less common and adds both collectibility and value, as most Victorian knives typically feature a steel blade with only a silver handle.
Details:
Maker: Martin Hall & Co
Origin: Sheffield, England
Year: 1858
Material: Sterling silver (925)
Pieces: 3 (knife, fork, spoon)
Total weight: 105 g
Dimensions:
Knife: 19 cm
Fork: 15.7 cm
Spoon: 15.6 cm
Condition:
Very good antique condition with clearly visible hallmarks and light age-related wear consistent with normal use.
A fine mid-Victorian silver dessert set with the uncommon feature of a silver-bladed knife, making it especially appealing for collectors.
Elegant three-piece Victorian sterling silver dessert set produced by the renowned English silversmith Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, dated 1858. Each piece bears full British hallmarks: lion passant (sterling 925), Sheffield assay mark, date letter P for 1858, and the maker’s mark M.H & Co.
The handles are finely decorated with classic Victorian ornamental motifs typical of mid-19th century English silverware.
A particularly noteworthy feature is that the knife blade itself is also made of sterling silver rather than steel. This construction is less common and adds both collectibility and value, as most Victorian knives typically feature a steel blade with only a silver handle.
Details:
Maker: Martin Hall & Co
Origin: Sheffield, England
Year: 1858
Material: Sterling silver (925)
Pieces: 3 (knife, fork, spoon)
Total weight: 105 g
Dimensions:
Knife: 19 cm
Fork: 15.7 cm
Spoon: 15.6 cm
Condition:
Very good antique condition with clearly visible hallmarks and light age-related wear consistent with normal use.
A fine mid-Victorian silver dessert set with the uncommon feature of a silver-bladed knife, making it especially appealing for collectors.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
105 g
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
Martin Hall & Co
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1858
