Mother of Pearl
In the late 19th century sets of cutlery and serving pieces with real mother of pearl handles became popular. They are often found in their original fitted boxes and make attractive wedding gifts. Cutlery handles made from real mother of pearl shell occasionally have a slight variation in grain and size.
Mother of Pearl
In the late 19th century sets of cutlery and serving pieces with real mother of pearl handles became popular. They are often found in their original fitted boxes and make attractive wedding gifts. Cutlery handles made from real mother of pearl shell occasionally have a slight variation in grain and size.
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1850
Aaron Hadfield
9908 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A large set of 18 knives and 18 forks with elegant plain styled silver blades. Dessert cutlery. The real mother of pearl handles have ornate silver ferules with cross hatch decoration. Engraved to each handle is a boars head crest. Original solid wood box with blue velvet interior and a pull out tray. Knife 20.8cm. Fork 17cm. Sheffield 1850. Maker Aaron Hadfield. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1860
9011 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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A very special set. A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative blades and real mother of pearl handles with attractive ferules and ball finials. The blades have pretty ornamental engraving. Very attractive flame mahogany box with a cushion shape. Knife 20 cms. Fork 16.5 cms. Circa 1860. Britannia metal silver plated.
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1862
Elkington
8294 Set of Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 6
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A set of 6 silver plated knives and forks with pretty engraved blades and real carved mother of pearl handles with decorative silver ferules. With an engraved monogram to each handle. Dessert cutlery. Knife 20.5 cms. Fork 17.5 cms. In solid wood box with key (not original). Maker Elkington & Co. Marked with an Elkington date stamp for 1862.
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1870
Martin Hall and Co
9831 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with pretty blades finely engraved with flower and foliate decoration. The real mother of pearl handles have ornate ferules with bead borders. Original cushion shaped wooden box with blue velvet interior. Knife 22.2cm. Fork 18.3cm. Sheffield 1870. Maker Martin Hall. Sterling silver.
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1873 - 1891
Martin Hall and Co
8914 Antique Set of 12 Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Set
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An antique set of sterling silver and real mother of pearl cutlery set having decorative engraved blades with bead and reed ferules. The cutlery has pretty carved handles with spiral bead and reed decoration. 12 knives and 12 forks in the original solid wood box. Dessert cutlery. Length of knife 20.5 cms, fork 17 cms. Made in Sheffield. Assorted dates 1873-1891. Maker Martin & Hall.
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1874
Martin Hall and Co
7999 Antique Set of 12 Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Set
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An excellent quality set of antique sterling silver cutlery having real mother of pearl cutlery handles with shaped ends. The silver is prettily engraved with flowers. 12 knives and 12 forks in the original solid wood box. Length of knife 20.5 cms, fork 17 cms. Sheffield 1874. Maker Martin Hall.
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1881
Elkington
9713 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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An antique set of sterling silver and real mother of pearl cutlery set having decorative engraved blades with bead ferules. The cutlery has pretty carved handles with carved bead and reed decoration. 12 knives and 12 forks in the original solid wood box. Dessert cutlery. Length of knife 22cm, fork 18cm. Birmingham 1881. Maker Frederick Elkington.
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1897
Allen & Darwin
9834 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Fish Servers
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An excellent silver serving knife and fork with attractive flower engraving. The real mother of pearl handles are good and chunky and have decorative sterling silver ferules and end caps. All in the original presentation box with green velvet lining. Knife 32.8cm. Fork 26.1cm. Sheffield 1897. Maker Allen & Darwin. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1900
9223 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative blades and real mother of pearl handles with attractive ferules. The blades have pretty ornamental engraving. Original wooden box. Knife 19 cms. Fork 16.2 cms. Circa 1900. Makers stamp “L & W”. Silver plated.
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Circa 1900
7918 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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A very special set. A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative blades and real mother of pearl handles with attractive ferules and ball finials. The blades have pretty ornamental engraving. In the original box. Knife 21 cms. Fork 17 cms. Circa 1900. Silver plated.
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Circa 1900
Boardman‚ Glossop & Co
9462 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery
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A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with pretty blades engraved with strawberries and scrolls. The real mother of pearl handles with a pistol grip form and silver plated ends. Original wooden box (needs restoration). Knife 21cm. Fork 7.2cm. Circa 1900. Maker Boardman, Glossop & Co. Silver plated.
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Circa 1905
Hammond‚ Creake & Co
8934 Antique Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 12
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A very pretty set of 12 knives and 12 forks with decorative engraved blades, long ornate ferules and real mother of pearl handles. In the original wood box with blue velvet lining. Dessert cutlery. Knife 19.3 cms. Fork 16 cms. Silver plated. Circa 1905. Maker S, Hammond, Creake & Co, Sheffield.
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1926
Henry Wilkinson & Co
9021 Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery for 6
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An elegant set of 6 knives and 6 forks with engraved sterling silver blades, long ornate ferules and real mother of pearl handles. In a black leather covered box with black velvet lining. Dessert cutlery. Knife 17.5 cms. Fork 14.7 cms. Sheffield 1926. Maker Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd. Sheffield, ferules maker Allen & Darwin, Sheffield.
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