Two parts suites of early Victorian silver cutlery, one set ...

Hammer

£1,450

Two parts suites of early Victorian silver cutlery, one set fiddle pattern, the handles engraved with armorial of an eight pointed star above a coronet, comprising six large forks, six smaller forks, seven dessert spoons, six teaspoons one fish slice, one large ladle, 35cm, one large serving spoon, 30.5cm, six table spoons, 23cm, and two mustard spoons, London 1843, Robert Wallis, along with with three bright cut teaspoons with the small crest engraved to the handles, the second set also of fiddle form but with ribbed detailing, the handles engraved with armorial crest for the Scottish Hay family of a man carrying a yoke, comprising five large forks, four smaller forks, four table spoons, four dessert spoons, four teaspoons and two demitasse spoons, London 1843, Benjamin Smith III, total weight 122.64toz, all contained within a Victorian brass bound mahogany silver chest, four removable green baize covered trays within, with lock and key, 59 by 41 by 43cm. (70) Provenance: The Estate of Mr Joseph B. Hay, son of Major-General Arthur K. Hay DSO OBE - 100 years of a military family.