English Sterling ‘Kings’ Pattern Flatware Service for 18, George Adams, London c. 1874/5, with Modern Knives

This outstanding, large service is in the classic king’s pattern featuring a bold shell at the top. A service for 18 such as this is quite hard to find. Each piece is crested with a smiling cow’s head on a coronet. This service consists of:

18   Dinner Forks (8.5” long);
18   Luncheon or Dessert Forks (7.125”);
24   Table Spoons (9’);
18   Dessert Spoons (7.25’);
18   Teaspoons (5.5”)
       (6 marked by William
       Chawner, London, 1820/1);
1      Platter or Stuffing Spoon (12”);

18   Dinner Knives  - modern (10.25”);
18   Luncheon or Dessert Knives - modern (8.5”);

133 total pieces, weighing 234 troy ounces (excluding the knives). We are selling this service in one of our ‘Westchester’ mahogany silver chests (a $495.00 value).

Condition: two luncheon forks and one teaspoon are restored. Otherwise excellent, showing only minimal wear. 

Our Price: SOLD

Item code:  J371