Antique Victorian Sterling silver 925 fruit salad cutlery set of fork and spoon by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). The set is beautifully decorated with two putti and grapevine leaf decorations.The cutlery set bears a monogram. Made in England, London, 1865Maker: Chawner & Co (George William Adams)Fully hallmarked. The measurements: Fork size: Length x width x depth: 18 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm Spoon size: Length x width x depth: 18 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm Weight: 145 grams Condition: The cutlery set is pre-owned, has age-related wear, good and pleasant condition overall. #directoirejanvier The history: In 1840, George Adams joined the business that was founded in 1815 by William Chawner II (who was apprenticed to William Fearn in 1797). Free in 1804, he entered his first mark as a spoon maker in 1808 in partnership with William Eley and William Fearn. The partnership was dissolved c. 1814 and William Chawner II entered his first mark alone in 1815. After his death (1834) the business was continued by his widow Mary (née Burwash). Later, Mary Chawner took into partnership (1840) her son-in-law George William Adams (husband of her daughter Mary Ann), who, after her retirement (or death) managed the business as Chawner & Co. and remained sole partner until 1883. In this year, Chawner & Co was sold to Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater (1883 - 1922, when the firm was absorbed by Francis Higgins & Son Ltd). Chawner was the most important manufacturer of spoons and forks in London and participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition and the 1862 International Exhibition.Their pattern book (c. 1875) is the reference for naming many of the patterns manufactured in the Victorian era. Chawner & Co were suppliers of important retail houses as Hunt & Roskell, R.& S. Garrard & Co, Elkington & Co (in most cases they overstruck the pieces with their own mark). * All items are cleaned and inspected before being dispatched. * Item will be safely and securely packaged and shipped within one to two working days. * Please note: customs and import charges may apply for international buyers, bidders are responsible for any customs duties fees. * Shipping price includes express delivery service (one to two working days), full insurance, and packaging. * If the winning bidder decides to cancel the purchase, they will bear the risk, and cost of all shipping and return import duties of the seller.