A Rare Cased Set of Victorian Silver Fish-Eaters, by Martin and Hall, Sheffield, The Knives...
A Rare Cased Set of Victorian Silver Fish-Eaters, by Martin and Hall, Sheffield, The Knives 1867, The Forks 1868, the handle of each modelled as a fish, the blades and tines engraved with foliage and a crest, in fitted mahogany finish case with vacant brass shield, the case 25.5cm wide
Each marked on handle and blade or tines. The handles further marked with design registration diamond for 23 June 1864. The marks are generally clear on the blades and tines while there is some wear to the marks on the handles. There are some overall scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. Some of the handles are coming slightly away from the attachements, this is most obvious on one fork. There are some scuffs and scratches to the case
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A Rare Cased Set of Victorian Silver Fish-Eaters, by Martin and Hall, Sheffield, The Knives 1867, The Forks 1868, the handle of each modelled as a fish, the blades and tines engraved with foliage and a crest, in fitted mahogany finish case with vacant brass shield, the case 25.5cm wide
Each marked on handle and blade or tines. The handles further marked with design registration diamond for 23 June 1864. The marks are generally clear on the blades and tines while there is some wear to the marks on the handles. There are some overall scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. Some of the handles are coming slightly away from the attachements, this is most obvious on one fork. There are some scuffs and scratches to the case
