23rd Apr, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2034
 

2034

A Set of Six George III Silver-Mounted Table-Forks and Six George III Silver-Mounted Table-Knives
Maker's Mark WA, Possibly for William Abdy, London, Circa 1800

each with pistol-grip handle and steel mounts, engraved with a crest

the knives 27cm long, the forks 20.8cm long

Sold for £220
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Each is marked with lion passant on one side and maker's mark on the other. There is some wear to the marks on some with some marks being illegible. There is some overall surface scratching, wear and bruising. Consistent with age and use. There are some small splits in areas and some losses to the ferrule on one knife and one fork. The handle and tines are coming somewhat apart on one fork. There is corrosion to the steel on each piece and some minor loses to the blades on some.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Apr, 2022

Tennants’ Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sales bring together a wide a range of affordable period and modern jewellery, vintage and collectable watches, and silver from the 18th to 21st century.

 

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