The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 537

An 18th century Dutch silver fish slice

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £750

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Description

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.