Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Large Georgian English Sterling Silver Carving Fork Knife Set
Regular price
$244.80
Presented is a wonderful quality Georgian English sterling silver handled carving set. The handles of the set are done in an attractive octagonal form, simple yet elegant. The blade of the knife and the business end of the fork are made of stainless steel. The fork has the fold-out stop on the back. Both pieces have a nice crest of a bird engraved on the handle. This is a great quality old set, clean and ready to grace your home.
The handle of each of the pieces is hallmarked with the lion passant for sterling silver. The back of the fork is marked 'Firth Stainless Made in Sheffield England'.
The set is in great overall condition. There is some surface wear throughout, but nothing excessive. There are no splits, no breaks, no dents, no monogram removals, and no repairs. The blade of the knife and the tines of the fork have been replaced, they are not original to the set.
The knife is about 10 1/2 inches long. The fork is about 9 5/8 inches long.
The set weighs 184 grams. Considering the stainless steel blades, not all of this weight is sterling silver.