Luxurious English Sheffield Roberts & Slater c. 1845-1858 Pair of Silver Plate Fish Servers with Extensive Hand Engraving and Generous Scale
Gift Ideas, Silver Serving PiecesThis fine set of fish servers is ornate and of a luxurious scale, from the mid 19th century England. The silver-plated knife has a hand engraved oval “vignette of a fish catch” with a surround of a hand engraved “heron” and “shell” scrollwork that is continued on the reverse. The 4 tine fork has gorgeous open pierced hand engraved details on both sides that extend along the prongs. The handles are of a generous scale, very nicely shaped with unique and beautiful repousse floral patterns that extend the full length of the hilt. Both the fish knife and fork are in excellent condition. The original case, with royal blue velvet and satin lining, is in fair condition considering the age and use.The silver plate marks are on the front of the knife blade and read: “Roberts & Slater” of Sheffield England, active from 1845-1858. A remarkably unusual set worthy of any fine dining table setting.
Dimensions: knife: length 12.5″ x width 2.5″ , fork length 9.5″ x width 2.0″, case width 14.0″ x depth 5.0″
$350.00
1 in stock
