Silver - 26th October 2011

Lot 985

A set of thirty-six Victorian electroplated fruit knives and forks

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400

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Description

A set of thirty-six Victorian electroplated fruit knives and forks, and thirty-six fish knives and forks, by Elkington and Co, 1851/52, fluted handles with a shield engraved with the arms of The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers, plus a set of eighteen lobster picks and a set of six nut crackers, in a fitted wooden case. Provenance: sold by direction of the Master and Court of Assistants of The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers.