Antique Ten Piece Boxed Fruit Knives and Forks.

Mother of pearl handles with carved organic pattern and silver plated blades. This pretty set can be used also for entreé's etc. Condition is good - normal scuffs etc. There are actually 12 place settings in the case, but the other 2 piece set has substantial damage to the blades of the knives - the plating is wearing off on two of the knives (see images). You can get the blades re-plated if necessary. All the forks are usable. The maker is Atkin Brothers, of Sheffield (UK) who manufactured from 1853 to 1958. The set is housed in a very attractive two-tier mahogany box. The brass plaque on the front has tarnished, otherwise in very good condition for the age. It measures 28.5 cm wide by 24.5 cm, and 2 cm deep. Inside is dark blue felt.  Knives are 19.5 cm long, and the forks are 16.75 cm long.  There is a lock, but no key.  Box is open. This set would date around late 19th to early 20th century.   

ITEM REF. No:  E12354

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