A George III silver serving trowel / fish slice

A George III silver serving trowel / fish slice,

by Samuel Herbert and Company, London 1764,

the triangular blade, pierced foliate scroll decoration, turned wooden baluster handle, the reverse of the blade scratch initialled 'B' over 'I.E', length 19cm, approx. weight 3.8oz.

Provenance: purchased from J.H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, Mason's Yard, St. James's, 22 November 1989.