Composite reeded pattern table silver, the majority Moses Brent, London, 1808

loaded silver handles, some engraved with the Houghton crest and motto, comprising: 13 dessert forks, 6 dessert spoons, and the following with steel blades and prongs: 17 dessert knives, 14 table knives, 3 carving knives and 2 carving forks

 

comprising the following, Moses Brent: carving knives and forks, 7 dessert forks, tables and dessert knives (5 dessert knives with Houghton crest and motto) ; the following, Atkins Brothers, London, 1909: 6 dessert forks, 6 dessert spoons/
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