11th Jan, 2020 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 3045
 

3045

A Set of Victorian Silver-Mounted Ivory Fruit-Knives and Fruit-Forks, by Mappin and Webb,...

A Set of Victorian Silver-Mounted Ivory Fruit-Knives and Fruit-Forks, by Mappin and Webb, Sheffield, 1853, each piece with carved ivory handle, the blades and tines engraved with foliage scrolls, comprising 12 fruit-forks and 11 fruit-knives, in fitted brass-bound box, the box 30cm wide (23)

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

. Each piece fully marked on blades or tines. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are cracks and discolouration to the ivory. The box has some cracking and loss to the veneer as well as scratching overall.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Jan, 2020

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