This item is only suitable for sale within the UK due to the ivory content. It will not be eligible for an exemeption permit under the new DEFRA ivory rules and will be withdrawn from sale before the new law takes effect on 6th June 2022.
Georgian, George IV, canteen of silver bladed knives and silver tine forks with ivory handles, for twelve persons. This is a service for a fruit or dessert course. Contained within the original red leather and gilt bordered fitted case. The interior of the case is fitted beige velvet and cream satin.
In excellent order. There is wear to the case exterior, with scuffing and slight losses to the thin leather covering. The interior of the case is in excellent order. The silver blades and tines are all in excellent order, as are the ivory handles.
Hallmarked to the knife blades and fork tine stem for Sheffield 1822 & 1825 by the firm of Joseph Law, John Oxley & Henry Atkin. The hallmarks are quite rubbed but legible as being Georgian silver. The makers mark is not visible on all items.
9 forks are hallmarked for 1822
2 forks are hallmarked for 1825
The year letter is rubbed on 1 fork.
3 knives are hallmarked for 1822
1 knife is hallmarked for 1825
The year letter is rubbed on 8 knives.
Approximate total weight of cutlery and the fitted case is 1.88 kilos.
Approximate case dimensions are 30.5 cm length, 25 cm width and 5.5 cm height.
Approximate knife length is 20 cm.
Approximate fork length is 16 cm.