Noted: The matching sterling-handled knives are later, as sets of this period rarely had matching knives or they rarely survived. Also, one of the small forks has a slightly different armorial …the cow has wings.
The set is comprised of 12 six piece place settings = 72 pieces plus 1 ladle for 73 pieces total.
12 Dinner forks – 8 1/8 inches long
12 Small forks – 7 inches long
12 Dinner knives – 10 1/8 inches long
12 Table spoons – 8 7/8 inches long
12 Tea spoons – 7 1/8 inches long
12 Small spoons – 5 3/4 inches long
1 Ladle – 7 inches long
WEIGHT: 127.89 ozt without knives
HALLMARKS: Head of Victoria, O date mark for 1869, Leopard Head for London, Lion rampant for sterling, and GA hallmark for George Adams
The Knives are a different maker and are marked as follows: GH for George Hindmarsh, Crown for Sheffield, Lion Rampant for Sterling, and I date mark for 1926
Stock Number: 23824.
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Creator:George Adams(Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 10.13 in (25.74 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:Sterling Silver
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:1860-1869
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Litchfield, CT
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Reference Number:Seller: 23824Seller: LU939529156602
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