Lot 130
  • 130

A Georgian and Later Silver Flatware Service, Ely & Fearn / Ely, Fearn & Chawner, London, 1810-21

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Hanoverian Thread and Shell pattern, engraved with two different crests, comprising:
    twelve dinner forks, four unmarked, later
    twelve dessert spoons, three unmarked, later
    ten dessert forks
    eleven tablespoons, five unmarked, later
    Together with:
    twelve dinner knives, matching, by another maker
    twelve lunch knives, matching, by another maker
    69 pieces
  • Silver

Condition

six knives with original steel blades stained, the remainderof the knives changedt o two styles of stainless blades, overall good condition, rare pattern
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