Etsy - BurnellandRowe Victorian Sterling Silver Spoon & Fork Set
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Here we have a fine quality Victorian Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon & Fork set. These would almost certainly have originally been a Christening gift, however they have no initials or inscription & would be suitable to be regifted today. The handles, which have beaded decoration on both sides, are attached to Fiddle style bowl & tines. The spoon & fork are made by celebrated silversmiths George Unite & Sons in Birmingham & date to 1866. George Unite founded the business in 1825 in partnership with James Hilliard & took sole control around 1845. George's sons joined the business & the name changed to George Unite & Sons in the 1860s. The firm was renowned for its high quality silverware & remained in business up until around 1930. Condition is very good, with no dings or dents & just the superficial surface wear that has to be expected after over 150 years of good service. Please make sure to view all the photographs. The spoon is 18.4cm / 7.2ins long, the fork is 16cm / 6.3ins long & the pair together weigh in at a very respectable 64.8g / 2.3oz. The hallmarks on both pieces are well struck & clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the date letter R for 1866, the Queen Victoria duty mark & the G.U makers' mark for George Unite & Sons. Victorian Sterling Silver Spoon & Fork Set, George Unite & Sons, Birmingham, 1866
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