An early Victorian cased set of silver dessert knives and forks, Henry Atkin, Sheffield 1846, comprising eighteen knives and eighteen forks, each with scroll decorated silver mounted handles, presented within original case with three tiers, case measures 30.5cm wide
Sold for £260
Condition Report
Hallmarks reasonably clear to all, some compression/mis-shape to the tines, a few of the blades with small dents/nicks, some small dents and light scratches to handles, wear to the case (front section detached), general wear, refer to images, total approx weight of filled cutlery approx 37oz
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