12th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2031
A Victorian and Later Silver Table-Service
by Elizabeth and John Eaton, London, 1861 and 1862
Fiddle pattern, engraved with a crest, comprising:
6 table-spoons, 1861
6 table-forks, 1862
6 dessert-spoons, 1861
6 dessert-forks, 1862
6 teaspoons, 1862
and the following Old English Thread pattern items, with filled handles and stainless steel blades, by William Yates Ltd., Sheffield, 1976:
6 table-knives
6 cheese-knives
and the following Old English Thread pattern items, with filled handles and silver attachments, by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1896, 1904, 1906, 1908 and 1909:
6 fish-forks
6 fish-knives
in a fitted oak canteen with hinged cover and detachable tray
the canteen 45cm wide, weighable silver 62oz 8dwt, 1,941gr (60)
Sold for £950
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Each piece is marked on the handle as expected. There is some minor wear to the marks on some of the Victorian pieces. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. This is most noticeable as a minor softening to the tines and edges of the bowls and to the engraving. There are some scuffs to the case. The case with ivorine plaque.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 12th Nov, 2022
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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