8th Apr, 2016 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 456
 

456

An Edwardian Cased Set of Silver and Ivory Fish Knives and Forks, Elkington & Co Ltd,...

An Edwardian Cased Set of Silver and Ivory Fish Knives and Forks, Elkington & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1903, the ivory handles with stylised shell terminals, the silver blades and tines with engraved decoration, each handle engraved with the initial M, in a fitted oak case with Elkington Manchester retail plaque

Sold for £380
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Marks clear but a little worn to the blades. Ivory good. Overall good.

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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 8th Apr, 2016

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