1840 British Antique Pure Silver Handle Fish Cutlery, 4 Pairs, William Sansom
SKU: 202407054489
We would like to present you with an antique British fish cutlery set.
This is a work by William Sansom of Sheffield, England, around 1840 .
The sterling silver handle has some black stains and scratches, but is beautifully decorated with a grape motif.
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)
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【condition】
Appearance: ★★★☆☆ Slightly damaged and dirty
Function: ★★★★☆ Slight deterioration but no major issues
The sterling silver handle has signs of wear and dark stains, but has been well maintained.
The silver plated blade is in beautiful condition with no peeling of the plating.
- Each handle is hallmarked to guarantee sterling silver
No box, but a cloth roll case is included.
*This is a very old item, so there are small scratches and stains due to aging.
*Please check the photos and make sure you agree before purchasing.
【detail】
・Manufacturer handle: William Sansom
Blade: Elkington
Year of manufacture Handle: 1840 (Sheffield)
Blade: 1885
Material: Handle: Sterling silver (925/1000)
Blade: Silver plate
【set content】
4 knives, total length 238mm, weight approx. 57g each, total 226g
- 4 forks, total length 200mm, weight approx. 45g each, total 179g
*This is an antique item and there is no other item exactly like it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.