Fish sets started being produced during the 19th Century, and rose to prominence during the Victorian period with the increase in wealth in the country and the resulting demand for extravagant silverware. In the 18th Century two forks were used for the eating of fish, a tradition that lasted into the 19th Century when the silver bladed fish knife started to be favoured for its more refined look. Fish sets have been produced with silver, bone, ivory and mother of pearl handles, and in a huge variety of designs since then, and are extremely popular pieces for the table today.
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Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this very handsome, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set, is presented in the original box and comprises 12 pairs of fish knives and forks in 'Albany' Pattern. Each knife measures 8.5"(21cm) in length, and each fork measures 7.5"(19cm) in length.
£1,875
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by George Howson, this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set, is in the King Husk pattern. Each fish knife measures 8.75"(22cm), and each fish fork measures 7.75"(20cm) in length. Each piece is engraved with a crest and motto, and the lid is engraved with a monogram to the brass plaque.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. This handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set, is in 'Old English, Thread & Shell' pattern, and is presented in its original box. Each fish knife measures 9"(23cm) in length, each fork measures 7.75"(19.5cm) in length, and the box measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 13.5"(34cm) wide, by 10.75"(27.5cm) deep. The fish set weighs 28.1 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1935 by Viner's Ltd., this stylish, Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Fish Set, comprises 12 pairs of fish knives and forks, all in the Art Deco taste, and presented in a handsome original box. The box measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, by 14"(35.5cm) wide, by 9.25"(25cm) deep, each knife measures 8.5"(21.5cm) in length, and each fork measures 7"(18cm) in length.
£3,275
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1881 by Elkington & Co., this very attractive set of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Fish Eaters and Serving Pieces, is presented in it's original box, and comprises 12 pairs of fish knives and forks, all featuring wonderful engraved decoration, and a fish serving knife and fork, with engraved and pierced detailing. Each fish knife measures 9"(23cm) long, by 1"(2.5cm) wide, each fish fork measures 7.75"(20cm) long, by just under 1"(2.5cm) wide, the serving knife measures 12"(35cm) long, by 2"(5cm) wide, and the serving fork measures 10"(25.5cm) long, by 2"(5cm) wide.
The box measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 15.25"(38.5cm) long, by 12"(30.5cm) wide.
£4,275