1898 British antique white mother-of-pearl handle dessert cutlery set of 12 in wooden box

Description

We would like to introduce you to an antique British dessert cutlery set.

These are small dessert cutlery with handles made from white mother-of-pearl .
This is a set of 12 pairs of knives and forks.
The silver-plated blade and lugs are beautifully decorated with floral motifs.
There is no marking on it, but there is a message engraved on the box stating that it was given as a wedding gift in 1898.
Comes neatly housed in a gorgeous wooden case.

We hope this once-in-a-lifetime encounter will be a special one for you!

condition
Appearance: Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or stains

Function: Slight deterioration but no major issues

– There is some slight wear over time, but there are no noticeable scratches or dents and it is in beautiful condition.
The white pearl handle has no noticeable chips or cracks.
– Fits neatly in a wooden case
The box key is not included

*This is a very old item, so there are small scratches and stains due to aging.
*Please check the photos and make sure you agree before purchasing.

detail
Manufacturer: Unknown
– Year of manufacture: 1898
Material: Blade and lugs: Silver plate
Handle: White mother of pearl

set content
12 knives, total length 192mm, weight approx. 36.5g each, total weight 438g
Forks x 12, total length 165mm, weight approx. 29g per fork, total weight 349g

*This is an antique item and there is no other item exactly like it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.