Hand-forged antique Fiddle Thread & Shell silver cutlery for 12
Hand-forged antique Fiddle Thread & Shell silver cutlery for 12
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Victorian hand-forged silver cutlery service for 12 settings in the Fiddle Thread & Shell design. It is a charming design based on the fiddle shape with thread borders and shell motif, while shells appear on the reverse head and heel. This is a heavy quality set is in superb condition with very little wear to the pattern or hallmarks. The pattern gained popularity in colonial America from about 1810 and is still very popular today.
All pieces made by Robert Wallis of London in 1839 (except where shown) and the set comprises:
24 table forks
12 dessert forks (2 x William Chawner, 1825)
18 table soup spoons
12 dessert spoons (1 x odd)
12 teaspoons (Richard Britton, 1834)
2 basting spoons
1 fish slice
1 gravy ladle
1 sugar sifter
Since antique knives rarely survive, this service includes 12 pairs of modern table and dessert knives, with stainless steel blades making them safe to go in the dishwasher. We would recommend Thread & Shell, Reed & Shell or Lamerie Pistol pattern knives to complement the service.
This Fiddle Thread & Shell silver cutlery service is not available to purchase online. Please get in touch if you would like more information or are interested to buy it.
Dimensions:
1839
London
Excellent
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 and the set comprises:24 table forks 12 dessert forks (2 x William Chawner, 1825) 18 table soup spoons 12 dessert spoons (1 x odd)12 teaspoons (Richard Britton, 1834)2 basting spoons1 fish slice1 gravy ladle1 sugar sifterSince antique knives rarely survive, this service includes 12 pairs of modern table and dessert knives, with stainless steel blades making them safe to go in the dishwasher. We would recommend Thread & Shell, Reed & Shell or Lamerie Pistol pattern knives to complement the service. This Fiddle Thread & Shell silver cutlery service is not available to purchase online. Please get in touch if you would like more information or are interested to buy it.){kind=link}