Description
An absolutely sensational and highly decorative complete boxed set of twelve fruit or desert knives and forks, rarely found with these wonderful repousse terminals on the end of each piece. The knives bear the maker's mark H C & Co. for HAMMOND, CREAKE & CO. of Sheffield.
Each knife and fork is in beautiful condition with wonderful iridescent Mother or Pearl handles, silver plated blades and tines and the highly decorative ferrules; the kind we (and our clients) are always in search of.
This set comes with it's original solid Mahogany presentation box (no key). Dating to the late Victorian era, around 1890, the set remains in superb condition. The box measures 12" x 9 1/2"; the knife measures 8 3/8" and the fork, 7 3/8" in length.
Item ID: 33572
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Magnificent Set 12 Fruit Knives & Forks / Mother of Pearl Handles and Decorative Terminals
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
33572
Description
An absolutely sensational and highly decorative complete boxed set of twelve fruit or desert knives and forks, rarely found with these wonderful repousse terminals on the end of each piece. The knives bear the maker's mark H C & Co. for HAMMOND, CREAKE & CO. of Sheffield.
Each knife and fork is in beautiful condition with wonderful iridescent Mother or Pearl handles, silver plated blades and tines and the highly decorative ferrules; the kind we (and our clients) are always in search of.
This set comes with it's original solid Mahogany presentation box (no key). Dating to the late Victorian era, around 1890, the set remains in superb condition. The box measures 12" x 9 1/2"; the knife measures 8 3/8" and the fork, 7 3/8" in length.
Item ID: 33572
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 33572
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.