Victorian Queens silver plate 16 piece 6 person fish cutlery set, 4 servers in oak canteen

Wonderful Victorian silver plated 16 piece fish cutlery set for 6 person that includes 4 serving pieces. The inclusion of 4 servers is very unusual, as usually only 2 serving pieces are provided. The handles are fashioned in lavish Queens' pattern and the blades and serving pieces are bright-cut in ornate Art Nouveau style with scrolls, flowers, foliage and wriggle work borders. The set comes in its original oak canteen with red velvet interior and vacant brass shield cartouche to the lid for personalised engraving.

A truly sumptuous set and a striking example of Victorian craftsmanship and opulence!

Maker: John Round & Son
Origin: Sheffield, England
Date: c. 1870's

2558 g
box - 33.5 x 26 x 5.5 cm
forks - 18.5 cm
knives - 20.5 cm
serving fork - 23 cm
serving knife - 28 cm
serving spoon - 23.5 cm
server - 27 cm

Very good antique condition. Some wear to silvering to the fork and knife handles appropriate for age and use; few dark marks at the tip of the server spatula; the joints are visible on the back of the lid; some wear to the velvet interior.