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Antique sterling silver presentation set

Very heavy 24ct gold gilding, this gives the appearance of solid gold with crown finials

Each item bears identical hallmarks for Henry Wilkinson & Co. Sheffield, 1867. Note the rests to the fork and spoon.

Retailed by Lambert, jewellers to the Queen

This set appears to have never been used, the gilded finish is near perfect - it looks like genuine gold!

Maltese cross atop a crown finial to each piece

Each piece also displays a Celtic appearance with delicate engraving to the knife

Each piece measures approximately 7.5\" in length and hold a total silver weight of 158gms

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Silver mark: Lion Passant
Date: 1867
Assay: Sheffield Maker: Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Reigning Monarch: Queen Victoria

Never have I had the pleasure of owning such a richly gilded set of flatware; the 24ct gold finish is so heavily applied it is only to the trained eye that it is revealed as not solid gold, but gilded sterling.

Gilded finishes are usually a light coating added to protect the silver from corrosive liquids but this set is all about appearance and wealth with a splendour like no other.

From a design perspective there is a number of points to note:

• spoon and fork show large rest to heel with cut out decoration
  
• Celtic cut outs and engraving to front
• crown finial with Maltese cross mount
• heavily applied 24ct gold plating
  

All of the above mentioned points form a ceremonial worthy set, perhaps for a Bishop? Retained within the original fitted case, each piece measuring 7.5\" in length and bearing a total silver weight of 158gms it is from the condition that one can assume this as never being used.

Lambert of London; a retailer and maker to Royalty truly befitting a Queen.

In very good to excellent condition with a fine patina, details as follows:

• box shows some wear including lid is separate to body, originally there would have been a strip of leather holding the pair together
• no tine wear
• small mark to reverse of spoon bowl from where it sits
  

Length: 7.5\" approximately
Weight: 158gms total *Publications*
We received positive review by the highly regarded American Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine, in the article \'What\'s selling on \'. Copy provided upon request.



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