Circa 1860 British Antique Pure Silver Handle Fish Cutlery 6 Pair Aaron Hadfield

Introducing an antique British fish cutlery set.

This is a work by Aaron Hadfield of Sheffield, England, circa 1860.
The sterling silver handle shows a lot of wear and tear from age, and the knife is one handle short, but there are no noticeable scratches or dents and it is in good condition.
The blade is silver plated and made by Elkington.
The blade is beautifully decorated with piercings and engravings and is in good condition.
Comes with a cloth roll case.

We hope this once-in-a-lifetime encounter will be a special one for you!

(Explanatory video)
https://youtu.be/bmzThrLo9Ds?si=FgqwdcuIZVhVm1EE

【condition】
Appearance: ★★★☆☆ Slight scratches and dirt

Function: ★★★★☆ Slight deterioration but no major issues

The sterling silver handles have some signs of wear and tear over the years, but are in good condition. One knife handle is a little short (perhaps a fork handle?).
The silver plated blade is in excellent condition with no peeling of the plating.
Each handle is hallmarked to guarantee sterling silver
- No box, but a cloth roll case is included.

*It is a very old item, so there are small scratches and stains due to aging.
*Please check the photos and understand before purchasing.

【detail】
・Manufacturer handle: Aaron Hadfield
Blade: Elkington
Year of manufacture: Handle: circa 1860
Blade: 1885
Material: Handle: Sterling silver (925/1000)
Blade: Silver plated

[Set contents]
4 knives, total length 237mm, weight approx. 55g each, total 331g
*One of them is 225mm long
4 forks, total length 197mm, weight approx. 43g each, total 257g

*This is an antique item and there is no other item that is exactly the same.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.