Although now very rare to find in good condition, silver dessert sets started being produced in the UK during the 18th Century, often with stained ivory handles and plain blades and tines. The majority of sets available to purchase come from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, with mother-of-pearl handles and engraved silver blades and tines being the most desired style. A resurgence in popularity during the 1920’s and 1930’s saw some Art Deco designs being made, and these are also highly sought after today.
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Hallmarked in London in 1884 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this attractive, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Dessert Set, comprises 2 fruit serving spoons, and a sugar sifting spoon, all with Apostle terminals, and twisted stems. The fruit serving spoons measure 7"(18cm) in length, and the sugar sifting spoon measures 6.5"(16.5cm) in length. Together they weigh 3.8 troy ounces. The box measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep.
£325
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Henry Harrison, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Set, comprises 18 place settings, all with engine turned decoration and bead borders, an engraved crest of a griffin, and is presented in the original wooden box. Each knife measures 8.5"(21cm) in length, and each forks measures 7"(18cm) in length.
£1,775
Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Martin & Hall, this very attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, comprises 12 pairs of fruit or dessert eaters, with Mother of Pearl handles, and wonderfully engraved blades and tines. Each knife measures 8.25"(21cm) in length, and each fork measures 7.25"(18cm) in length.
The box measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep.
£3,975