Description
Sheffield - Cutlery, Georgian set of silver plated dessert forks with MOP handles (7) - Georgian - Mother of pearl, Silverplate
England - Late 18th century
A set of 7 beautiful Regency silver close plated dessert forks with reeded mother-of-pearl handles. The tines and plated parts of the handles are delicately bright-cut with a floral and leaf design. The handles have a wonderful lustre.
Made in Sheffield, c. 1790's.
220 g total weight
16.5 cm long
Very good antique condition. Some wear to silver plating commensurate with age and use; one handle has a crack in the mother-of-pearl and two others have tiny nicks and marks; 3 forks have loose ferrules/collars.
The parcel will be sent fully tracked and insured.
Lot details
- No. of items
- 7
- Object
- Cutlery, Georgian set of silver plated dessert forks with MOP handles
- Material
- Mother of pearl, Silverplate
- Manufacturer/ Brand
- Sheffield
- Style
- Georgian
- Estimated Period
- Late 18th century
- Country of Origin
- England
- Condition
- Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
- Dimensions
- 1×1.8×16.5 cm
- Weight
- 220 g