An 18th century Dutch silver fish slice

An 18th century Dutch silver fish slice,

maker's mark ?B, Amsterdam 1797,

the oval blade pierced and engraved with fish within foliate scroll decoration, the socket with a crest and beaded border, turned wooden baluster handle, length 37.5cm, approx. weight 5oz.

The crest is that used by several families including: Alington, Anderson, Barwell and Saxon.