An Assembled George II and Later Silver Table Service, Various Maker's and Dates, Old English...
An Assembled George II and Later Silver Table Service, Various Maker's and Dates, Old English pattern and Hanoverian pattern, some pieces engraved with initials, comprising:
16 table-spoons
7 table-forks with three tines
6 table-forks
6 dessert-spoons
12 dessert-forks with three tines
5 dessert-forks
2 sauce-ladles
and the following with composition handles and stainless steel blades:
12 table-knives
12 cheese-knives
weight of silver 94oz 5dwt (78)
. Each piece is marked on the back of the handle. The marks are generally clear, though worn on some pieces. There are overall surface scratches and wear to most of the pieces, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as minor wear to the tines and the edges of some bowls. Some pieces are somewhat bright suggesting they have been polished. The service has been assembled so there are some differences in the pieces and some are engraved with differing crests or initials and others are not engraved.
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An Assembled George II and Later Silver Table Service, Various Maker's and Dates, Old English pattern and Hanoverian pattern, some pieces engraved with initials, comprising:
16 table-spoons
7 table-forks with three tines
6 table-forks
6 dessert-spoons
12 dessert-forks with three tines
5 dessert-forks
2 sauce-ladles
and the following with composition handles and stainless steel blades:
12 table-knives
12 cheese-knives
weight of silver 94oz 5dwt (78)
. Each piece is marked on the back of the handle. The marks are generally clear, though worn on some pieces. There are overall surface scratches and wear to most of the pieces, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as minor wear to the tines and the edges of some bowls. Some pieces are somewhat bright suggesting they have been polished. The service has been assembled so there are some differences in the pieces and some are engraved with differing crests or initials and others are not engraved.
