A Victorian composite set of electroplated Kings pattern tableware, marks rubbed, circa 1880

most pieces engraved with the Cavendish crest, comprising: 48 table forks, 18 table spoons, 23 small table forks, 18 dessert spoons, 33 table knives, 30 dessert knives, both with steel blades, 12 fish forks, 1 fish knife, 10 teaspoons, 5 egg spoons, 4 salt spoons, 6 sauce ladles, 2 pairs of sugar tongs, 2 serving spoons, 1 sorbet spoon and 1 fish slice, together with a small quantity of unmatched items including 2 pairs of nut crackers, 2 marrow scoops, and 2 fish knives, both with ivory handles and an Old English pattern cake slice (221)

Probably William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire (1808-1891)

Plating generally in good order. Some steel blades loose or need replacing.
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