Sale 5264
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,375
Estimate
A COMPOSITE SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE VARIOUS DATES AND MAKERS, LONDON, 1842, 1845, 1903 ETC. Double struck Kings Pattern: 4 table spoons, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 teaspoons, 1 soup ladle, 1 basting spoon, a fish slice and fork, butter knife, jam spoon and pr. sugar tongs TOGETHER WITH a pair of plated sauce ladles, 12 table knives, 12 cheese knives and a 4-piece carving set, all with composition, all contained in a fitted oak case. 144 ozs.
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